What Happened A campaign has been launched by Alamance County law enforcement and Norfolk Southern Police to educate the community about railroad crossing safety. This campaign is aimed to reduce the number of accidents that occur in the county, since 2007 NCDOT has recorded 18 accidents. The campaign is fueled by the danger that is…
What Happened Two women were hit and killed by a train in the 8500 block of Monroe Road in southeast Charlotte on March 17, 2013. The train was headed south and according to the conductor, he sounded his horn and tried to slow down when he saw the women. After the train finally stopped, the…
What Happened An Amtrak train collided with a vehicle in Rocky Mount, North Carolina (NC) on February 21, 2013. The accident took place at the railroad crossing at Battleboro Avenue and Railroad Street. Authorities said the train was headed southbound when it hit the vehicle that was stopped on the tracks in between the downed…
What Happened While in preparation to make a stop an Amtrak train collided with an SUV in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina (NC). The accident occurred at the railroad crossing at the intersection of Hoke Street and Blount Street, the victim was identified as Lynette Renee Fowler, 42. An eyewitness to the accident was in shock…
What Happened On January 29, 2013 a pedestrian in Durham, North Carolina (NC) was hit and killed by an Amtrak train. The accident took place a quarter mile away from the railroad crossing on Buchanan Boulevard near West Main Street. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, and police have not yet released the…