[12-16-2021] Kern County, CA – Train Crash in Wasco Results in One Death

One unidentified person was killed after a deadly train crash in Wasco on Thursday morning, December 16, 2021.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the accident happened in the area of 6th and G Streets in Wasco at 9:37 a.m.

A train crashed into a vehicle for unclear reasons. The circumstances leading up to the crash have not been established.

One person inside the vehicle was killed in the mishap. They were pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries and fatalities were reported.

Information about the crash is limited at the moment. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed. The case is under further investigation.

Fatal Train Crash Statistics

Most people agree that riding public transportation is the best and cheapest way to get around the city, but not everyone agrees with them. The number of accidents involving public transportation vehicles is rising.

Train accidents happen all over the country. According to the US Department of Transportation, about 5,800 train-car collisions occur in the United States each year. Most of them occur at railroad crossings. These accidents killed 600 people and injured 2,300 other people.

According to the Federal Railroad Administration of the Department of Transportation, about 80% of railroad crossings don’t have enough warning devices to make people aware of them.

The most common causes of train accidents are derailments, poorly maintained tracks, failure to follow safety rules, inadequate security, and other negligence.

Kern County Fatal Train Crash Lawyers for Victims

Train accidents are very common, resulting in serious injuries and sometimes even death. Call Arash Law if you or a family member have recently been in a car accident and need help. We want to help you fight for your rights as a person who was harmed.

A wrongful death claim can help the victim’s family get money for the damages caused by the accident. This includes medical bills, pain, suffering, lost wages, decreased future income, scarring or disfigurement, a lessened enjoyment of life, and many other things.

Because of the stress and sorrow caused by losing a loved one, the victim’s family may be easy prey for the person who caused the accident. It is important to make sure that their rights are protected.

Wrongful death lawyers will keep up with the case by always learning about the progress of the case. Our Kern County fatal train accident attorneys from Arash Law will help you get the justice you deserve after losing a loved one from a deadly accident. Call (888) 488-1391 to get your case started.