Car and Train Collide in Northeast Houston

An accident involving a car and a train happened on Collingsworth Street, not far from the Eastex Freeway early Friday morning. Officials say that the accident was reported at approximately 7:00 a.m… Aerial views of the scene if the accident by KHOU, News 11, indicate that at least one person had been pulled form a Ford sedan. The person was then taken to the hospital by ambulance. Authorities are not certain if the train was moving or not at the time of the accident, however, there was visible damage to the car. Accidents involving trains and automobiles can be devastating. Because of the size, speed and sheer weight of an oncoming train, many are tragically injured or even killed in such accidents. When you are coming upon a set of railroad tracks, always be certain to stop before crossing the tracks and look to see if a train is coming. If you hear a train signal, stop if the crossing arms are down. You should never attempt to go around a set of train crossing arms, or attempt to outrun a train. Because it is often difficult to tell just how fast an oncoming locomotive is travelling, such carelessness can cause an accident. Having to wait for a few minutes for a train to go by isn’t worth risking your life or the lives of others. If you or a loved one have been hurt as a result of a train and automobile accident, give our offices a call. We will get to work as quickly as possible in the kind of case where time is of the essence. Expenses such as medical bills, ongoing treatment, loss of income due to being away from work, pain and suffering and loss of life can add up quickly. We are here to help you and have been successfully representing our clients in the Texas courts for many years. We are here to help. Your initial consultation is completely without cost or obligation.