[11-02-2022] Santa Clara County, CA – One Person Injured When Train Collides with Tesla in Santa Clara

According to the Santa Clara Police Department, an Amtrak Capitol Corridor train collided with a Tesla injuring the driver in Santa Clara Wednesday morning, November 2, 2022.

The crash occurred at 9:44 a.m. at the intersection of Martin Avenue and Lafayette Street.

According to a press release issued by Amtrak, a vehicle on the tracks collided with Capitol Corridor train 527 as it was traveling between Sacramento and San Jose.

According to Amtrak’s reports, none of the six passengers or two employees on board were hurt in the incident.

Santa Clara University Station on the Capitol Corridor is located about 1.5 miles away from this neighborhood, which is near Silicon Valley Power and Carl’s Jr.

The Tesla driver reportedly suffered only minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. After a brief closure, at 11:34 a.m., traffic was allowed to resume normally on the affected roads.

There has been no determination yet on what led to the crash.

Train Accident Statistics

When it comes to saving both time and money, taking a train is your best bet. Passengers’ and workers’ safety depends on a number of factors, such as the skill of the conductors and the regularity of necessary repairs. These people pose a threat due to their potential for carelessness and the taking of unnecessary risks.

Every two hours, a person or their vehicle is hit by a train, according to data from the National Transportation Safety Board. The annual death toll from train accidents exceeds a thousand. About 2,300 people were hurt, and 600 people lost their lives.

Unsafe crossings, out-of-date or nonexistent safety features, and the absence of warning systems for motorists account for half of all fatal train accidents.

More people are killed by trains than cars, says the National Transportation Safety Board.

Around 7,200 people have lost their lives in train accidents in the United States since 1997. In recent years, pedestrians struck by trains have surpassed workers as the leading cause of death along America’s railroads.

Derailment, deteriorating tracks, disregard for safety regulations, insufficient security, and other forms of carelessness account for the vast majority of train accidents.

Santa Clara County Train Accident Lawyers

The vast majority of people have used public transportation like a bus, train, or subway at some point in their lives. However, mishaps can still occur, despite the fact that this is a reliable mode of transportation.

While the risk of serious injury or death is lower in train accidents than in many other forms of transportation, they still occur. If a train accident has resulted in medical expenses, lost wages, or emotional distress for you or a loved one, you may be entitled to compensation.

After an accident has left you with medical bills, lost wages, and emotional distress, we will negotiate with the insurance company so that you can focus on healing.

When people in Santa Clara County are injured in train accidents, our firm is here to protect their rights. We will pursue your financial compensation while you focus on recovery.

Get in touch with us at (888) 488-1391 or through the “Do I Have a Case?” website to schedule your free initial consultation with our legal team.