[06-02-2022] San Diego County, CA – One Person Severely Injured in Train Crash in Oceanside

One person was seriously injured after being hit by a train in Oceanside on Thursday, June 2, 2022.

According to preliminary information, the crash occurred around 10:30 p.m. on the tracks near South Meyers Street, about a block west of the beach and a block south of Oceanside Boulevard.

The victim was taken to a hospital with serious injuries when emergency crews arrived.

The pedestrian’s identity has not been disclosed.

The crash site was cleared by midnight, according to the first responders.

It is currently unknown what type of train struck the pedestrian.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Train Accident Statistics

People and goods can travel quickly and easily by train. The safety of passengers and non-passengers alike is dependent on the conductors’ abilities, appropriate maintenance, and other factors. These people might cut corners or engage in careless behavior, leading to injury.

It is estimated that in the United States, a train strikes at least one person or vehicle every two hours. Train accidents claim the lives of more than 1,000 people every year. Around 2,300 people were hurt, and 600 people died as a result of these accidents.

Inadequate safety equipment or safety measures to warn unwary motorists occur more than half of all fatal train accidents at train crossings without active safety technology.

Pedestrian train fatalities outnumber motorist train fatalities — a fact that many people find surprising.

Since 1997, approximately 7,200 pedestrians in the United States have died as a result of train accidents. In the United States, train-pedestrian collisions are now the leading cause of fatalities on the country’s railroads.

San Diego County Train Accident Lawyers

Every year, train accidents in the United States claim the lives of hundreds of people and injure countless others. There is no doubt most of these tragedies could have been avoided.

Our San Diego County train accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to get the legal help you need if you or a member of your family has been seriously injured in a train accident involving Amtrak, Metrolink, or another rail system.

In some cases, it appears as though the law does not allow for compensation for injuries suffered by pedestrians hit by trains because they are deemed trespassers. The opposite is true, however. There are still legal obligations to pedestrians, even if they’re on railroad property illegally.

Arash Law handles all discussions and court proceedings to allow our clients to concentrate on their recovery. Knowing that our attorneys will always put your interests first during any legal proceedings gives you peace of mind.

Please call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or use our online intake form for a free case evaluation with one of our skilled attorneys. Our train accident lawyers have years of experience dealing with insurance companies.