Police were called to the scene of an accident involving a train and a car. The incident involved the River Line service, which was shut down for some time as police investigated. Limited information was provided on the underlying cause of the accident. However, it was known that the train collided with the car.
The accident took place in Camden at around 6:1`5am at the Walter Rand Transportation Center. There was no update about the cause of the accident, nor whether anyone was hurt. The light rail line was delayed for some time but ultimately resumed operation.
Causes of Car Accidents with Trains
Collisions involving trains and cars are rare, but often happen when one party fails to yield the right of way to the other. It is not common for light rails to be able to stop quickly, which is why numerous warnings at intersections become critical to prevent drivers from encountering a train. Yet, various factors can occur that create these risks, including drivers who try to beat the train to avoid delay or those who suffer a mechanical failure. There was no indication of what caused the car in this case to stop on the tracks or where it was located at the time of the collision.
Legal Representation Becomes Critical
For those who are hurt in a light rail or train accident, seeking legal guidance to recover damages tends to be important. At Kwartler Manus LLC, our train accident lawyers can help you determine who is at fault.