[01-30-2023] Alameda County, CA – Injuries Reported After Oakland Train vs. Car Collision

Authorities reported injuries resulting from a train and vehicle collision in Oakland on Monday morning, January 30, 2023.

According to Amtrak, the crash involving Capitol Corridor occurred west of Oakland before the Oakland Coliseum station.

Train 521 was stopped and delayed for two hours and 15 minutes into Oakland Coliseum due to a collision with a vehicle that sustained major damages. Train 522 experienced delays as well.

There were injuries recorded, but the authorities did not release further details on both the car or the train’s occupants. The number of people involved and the extent of injuries were unknown.

Ace Trains reportedly offered assistance between Fremont and San Jose.

Train Accident Statistics

The number of people killed on trains rose by 20% in 2016, from 744 to 893. In 2020 and 2021, there was a 4% increase, or 5780 more people, who experienced injuries classified as moderate to severe (5,544). In 2021, there was a 21% increase over the previous year in the number of fatalities at highway-rail grade crossings. By contrast, 617 pedestrians were killed the year before.

Fewer than a third of the injured passengers on the train have fully recovered. Some estimates placed the number of pedestrian fatalities in 2021 at 893, with 266 deaths attributable to train-pedestrian collisions.

The estimated number of injured commuters is 3,216. If these injuries are severe enough, they could be fatal. In 2015, sixty-six individuals were killed in the United States at railroad and highway grade crossings.

What to Do After a Train Accident

Call 911 immediately if you or someone you know has been involved in a train accident. Provide simply the facts while answering questions; don’t make any assumptions. Accident victims may apologize for something they did not do following the tragedy when they are still in shock. Providing such evidence will only help the insurance company’s argument against paying out on your claim.

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Train Accident Lawyers in Alameda County

If you or a loved one has been wounded in a train accident in California, you should immediately contact an attorney to file a lawsuit for damages. After claiming damages due to an accident or wrongful death, our reputed legal firm will act as an unbiased third party to ensure you receive full reimbursement from the insurance provider.

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