[12-12-2021] Fresno County, CA – Pedestrian Killed in a Fatal Amtrack Train Crash at Safford and Santa Fe Avenues

A 39-year-old man identified as John R. was killed after getting hit by an Amtrak passenger train at Safford and Santa Fe Avenues on Sunday night, December 12, 2021.

The crash happened at around 8:30 pm on Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF) tracks near Palm and Dakota Avenues around 8:30 pm.

The passenger train struck the man for unclear reasons. The circumstances surrounding the accident have not been established.

The 39-year-old man was killed in the crash. There were 41 passengers on the train at the time of the accident; no other injuries were reported.

Local authorities are further investigating the accident. Anyone that can give more information about the crash is asked to call CHP at 559-705-2200.

Fatal Train Accident Statistics

Everyone needs public transportation in their lives. Using public transport is very convenient, you don’t have to worry about parking or gas costs when you ride a bike. Unfortunately, accidents involving public vehicles are on the rise, which is bad.

More than 5,800 car collisions happen in the United States each year. Most of them occur at railroad crossings.

Since 1997, more than 7,200 people have died in the U.S. because of accidents with trains. U.S. train accidents that kill pedestrians have become one of the most common causes of death in the country. ​

Many things can lead to pedestrian railroad accidents, such as negligence, outdated technology, unprotected rail access, visibility, and a fast train speeding by. These things can all lead to accidents. During the investigation, the authorities will look at these things.

Train Accident Attorneys for Victims in Fresno County

Train accidents can be very dangerous or even fatal. If you have lost a family member in a deadly train accident, you have the right to file a wrongful death claim to get compensation for your pain and sorrow.

Their medical bills lost wages, and pain and suffering will be paid through the wrongful death claim. The victim’s family will also be compensated for losing a loved one.

Our Fresno fatal train accident lawyers at Arash Law know how to protect your claim from lowball tactics after a motorcycle accident. We also know how to deal with people who try to undercut your claim. It’s time for us to protect your legal right to compensation so you can spend your time getting better.

Give us a call at our 24/7 hotline (888) 488-1391 or email us to set up a free case review. Our train accident lawyers in California have a lot of experience with insurance companies, so you can rest assured that we can help you.