[06-05-2022] Fresno County, CA – One Man Injured in Train Crash at California Avenue and East Street

According to Fresno police, a man sustained non-life-threatening injuries after an accident with a train early Sunday morning, June 5, 2022.

The crash occurred around 8:20 a.m. on California Avenue and East Street in Fresno.

Officers reportedly received a call about a train colliding with a pedestrian.

According to the police investigation, the man lived in the area and told them he was trying to run across the tracks to beat the train when he was hit.

According to officers, the man, who is in his early 30s, suffered minor cuts and a broken bone as a result of the incident and is expected to recover.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Train Accident Statistics

Traveling by train is both convenient and efficient. The conductors’ abilities, appropriate maintenance, and other factors all play a role in passenger and non-passenger safety. They may cut corners or be careless, resulting in an injury.

At least one person or a vehicle is struck by a train every two hours in the United States. The annual death toll from train accidents exceeds 1,000. A total of 2,300 people were injured in these incidents, and 600 people died.

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

Many people are shocked to learn that the number of people killed by trains in the United States is higher than the number of people killed while driving.

A total of 7,200 pedestrians have been killed in train accidents in the United States since 1997. Train-pedestrian collisions are now the leading cause of railroad fatalities in the United States.

Fresno County Train Accident Lawyers

People in the United States are killed and injured by train accidents annually. These tragedies could have been prevented, and there is no doubt about it.

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

Because pedestrians are considered trespassers when they are hit by trains, it appears that the law does not allow them to receive compensation for their injuries. However, the polar opposite is true. Pedestrians have legal responsibilities, even if they’re illegally on railroad property.

We handle all discussions and court proceedings at Arash Law for our clients’ benefit. Confidence comes from knowing that our legal team will always put your best interests first.

For a free consultation with one of our experienced lawyers, please contact Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form. When it comes to dealing with insurance companies, our train accident lawyers have decades of experience.