Texas Man Injured after Train Collision in Oklahoma

Johnston County, OK (5/6/2020) – A man from Texas was injured after being involved in a collision with a train Tuesday morning.

The collision happened around 10:13 a.m. when 71-year-old James Hill was headed southbound on Kelly Road at BNSF railroad tracks in his semi-truck.

He failed to yield to an oncoming train and was struck. His truck was pushed down the tracks for about half a mile.

According to reports from the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, the diesel tanks on the semi-truck ruptured during the collision, causing the tracks and truck to catch on fire.

Hill was pinned in the truck and then taken to the hospital with arm, leg and internal injuries.

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

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Train and commercial truck collisions are far and few in between, but they can result in fatalities just like any other car accident. While it is unknown who the victim is or how the accident occurred, it’s important to contact legal assistance so as to navigate these muddled areas of the case.

If you or a loved one were involved in train accident, it is important to contact a legal expert to help you evaluate your options. Call (713) 987-7111 or send us an email to discuss your car accident injury case.

Source: The Daily Ardmoreite

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