[06-20-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Pedestrian Killed in Fatal Train Accident at Newhall

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metrolink train in Newhall on Monday morning, June 20, 2022.

According to Ami Velderrain, a dispatch supervisor for the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the crash occurred around 10:35 a.m. on Railroad and Newhall Avenues in Newhall.

The pedestrian was initially believed to have jumped in front of the train.

According to the authorities on the scene, the collision killed the pedestrian.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Train Accident Statistics

There are fewer train accidents now, but they can still occur at any time. For example, the Amtrak derailment in Washington State or the pedestrian death that occurred earlier this year are just a few incidents that come to mind. Every year in the United States, hundreds of train accidents are reported. In 2021 alone, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) recorded over 8,000 train accidents.

There were 2,131 accidents involving cars and trains at grade crossings in 2020. In 2021, 237 people were killed, and 653 were injured while crossing the street in the United States. These states accounted for roughly 68% of all 2021 highway-rail grade crossing collisions.

Human factors, rather than track or equipment problems, were the most common cause of train accidents in 2018. Train accidents are often attributed to malfunctions in equipment or infrastructure because of the widespread belief that trains run mostly on autopilot.

Your life shouldn’t be put at risk by taking a bus, train, or trolley. However, cheap transportation options can lead to a lack of enforcement of rules and attention to safety. Public transportation drivers should receive extensive training prior to taking passengers.

Los Angeles County Train Accident Lawyers

Most train accidents occur at high speeds, resulting in catastrophic injuries and fatalities. Victims and their families’ financial well-being can be threatened by rising healthcare costs and lost wages.

If another party’s negligence led to your accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation such as economic damages for your medical bills, lost wages, and lost earning potential in the future. Additionally, you may be entitled to non-economic damages, including compensation for your mental or physical suffering and the loss of companionship.

Our Los Angeles County train accident lawyers at Arash Law understand the difficulty you and your family are facing. It’s challenging to deal with the physical and emotional effects of severe injuries.

Our job is to help you get through this difficult time by answering your questions, educating you on how the law applies to your situation and helping you get a fair settlement.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 or e-mail us to schedule a free case evaluation. Our skilled train accident lawyers have extensive experience in dealing with insurance companies. Let us protect your legal right to compensation so you can focus on your recovery.