Passenger Killed in Deadly Train Accident in Houston

Harris County, TX (11/25/2020) – A woman is now dead after being involved in a train-vehicle accident in Houston on Wednesday. 

The accident happened on Sheldon Road around 5 p.m. when Brittinie Green drove her BMW X3 into the southbound lanes, went around the railroad crossing arms, and crossed the railroad tracks just as a train was coming. 

Green and her passenger, Rhonda Clay, were hit by an Amtrak train. Clay was thrown from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. 

Green was taken to Memorial Hermann via Life Flight.

Crash investigators will review all factors that may have led up to the accident and police reports will be made available in fourteen days.

Train Accident Attorneys, Sutliff & Stout

Train and vehicle collisions are far and few in between, but they can result in fatalities just like any other car accident. Accidents like the one above are just one out of thousands of reported train–car collisions that occur yearly. According to the Federal Railroad Administration, there were over 2,000 railroad collisions in 2018. 

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed while on or near a railroad, you should consult an experienced railroad accident attorney. In an effort to help you or your loved ones, the attorneys of Sutliff & Stout, PLLC are happy to speak with you free of charge to discuss your concerns and situation. Our railroad accident lawyers understand that each person’s situation and needs are unique. Regardless of your situation or location, our lawyers are ready to help you and your family get back on track.

Source: ABC 13

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