[07-23-2022] Santa Clara County, CA – Pedestrian Killed after being Struck by Train in Palo Alto

According to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office’s Transit Police Bureau, a Caltrain commuter train struck and killed a pedestrian in Palo Alto on Saturday, July 23, 2022.

Authorities said that the northbound train #253 collided with an individual near West Meadow Drive at approximately 4:47 p.m.

According to Caltrain spokesperson Dan Lieberman, there were approximately 200 passengers on the train at the time of the collision.

Caltrain spokesperson Dan Lieberman stated that trains will be single-tracking through the affected area until the situation is resolved.

This is the sixth fatality on Caltrain in 2022.

The incident is being investigated by the Transit Police Bureau of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.

FATAL TRAIN ACCIDENT STATISTICS

Although the number of train wrecks has decreased over time, they can still occur at any time. As examples, consider the derailment of an Amtrak train in Washington State or the death of a pedestrian earlier this year. Every year, hundreds of train accidents are reported in the United States. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) recorded over 8,000 train accidents in 2021.

In 2020, there were 2,131 grade crossing accidents involving cars and trains. In the United States in 2021, 237 people died and 653 were injured while crossing the street. In 2021, these states accounted for approximately 68 percent of all highway-rail grade crossing collisions.

In 2018, human factors caused more train accidents than track or equipment failures. Because it is widely assumed that trains run mostly on autopilot, train accidents are frequently attributed to equipment or infrastructure malfunctions.

Your life should not be jeopardized by taking public transportation. Although cheap transportation may result in a lack of rule enforcement or attention to safety, this is not always the case. Drivers of public transportation should receive extensive training before transporting passengers.

SANTA CLARA COUNTY TRAIN ACCIDENT LAWYERS

In most train accidents, high-speed collisions with other vehicles result in catastrophic injuries and deaths. Healthcare expenses and lost wages can put victims and their families in financial jeopardy.

If you were injured due to the negligence of another, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and diminished future earning capacity. Non-economic damages may also include compensation for pain and suffering, loss of companionship, and other intangible losses.

Arash Law’s Santa Clara County train accident attorneys are here to assist you and your family during this difficult time. It is difficult to deal with the physical and emotional consequences of severe injuries.

Our priority is to assist you in getting through this difficult time by answering your questions, educating you on how the law applies to your situation, and assisting you in obtaining a fair settlement.

To schedule a free case evaluation, please call (888) 488-1391 or complete our online intake form. Our train accident attorneys have extensive experience dealing with insurance companies. Allow us to defend your legal right to compensation so you can concentrate on your recovery.