Stockton, CA- Pedestrian Killed in Train Collision Near Astor and Albany Drives

Stockton, CA (April 19, 2019)- The railroad tracks near Astor Drive and Albany Drive was the scene of a train crash that killed a male pedestrian in his mid-50s on Wednesday morning.

The Stockton Police Department reported that the pedestrian was hit by a freight train and passed away at approximately 9:15 am. The crash involved a BNSF train headed toward Bakersfield from Washington. According to police reports, the crash did not occur at a railroad crossing.

Whether or not the pedestrian noticed the train prior to the crash is unclear. His name has not been released to the public.

An investigation into the cause of the crash is currently underway.

Our law firm sends our sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased.

Safety on California’s Railroad Tracks

According to the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Railway Administration, in 2015, 28% of train accidents in the US were caused by track-related factors, 14% by equipment issues, 3% by signal-related factors, and 38% by human-related factors. While the Federal Railway Administration provides thorough training for their employees, everyone must share the responsibility for keeping railways safe.

It is nearly impossible for a pedestrian to survive an accident on railroad tracks. However, this type of accident occurs more frequently than many people realize. If you’ve lost a loved one in a railroad accident, contact the attorneys at the Brady Law Group at 866-478-6483. We have nearly thirty years of helping those who’ve lost family members on California’s railways.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.