Stockton, CA – Train Hits Pedestrian on East Scotts Avenue
Stockton, California (November 5, 2018) – According to officials, a man sustained severe injuries when he was struck by a train on Sunday afternoon in central Stockton. The collision happened on East Scotts Avenue east of South Aurora Street. At this time, there are no details identifying the train operator or the man who was struck by the train.
Per the initial report, an unidentified man was crossing the train tracks in the area of East Scotts Avenue and South Aurora Street when an oncoming train suddenly struck the man. The force of the impact threw the man to the east side of the train tracks. Sometime later, emergency personnel rushed to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital to treat the severe injuries he sustained in the accident. Police are working to determine why the victim was on the tracks when he was hit.
This unfortunate accident is currently under investigation while police work to establish the events leading up to the accident.
We are always shocked and saddened to learn about pedestrian accidents, especially an accident involving a train. Our thoughts and prayers are with the gentleman that was hit by the train and his entire family and we pray that his injuries are not life-threatening and that he will be able to make a full recovery.
Train Accident Accidents in California
Accidents involving pedestrians tend to be very severe, especially if a train was involved in the accident. Police are trying to determine why the unidentified man was on the tracks prior to the initial impact of the crash. As part of an ongoing investigation, police will examine photographs taken at the crash site as well as consider if the train experienced mechanical issues or system failure. Investigators will be speaking with anyone who might have witnessed this accident in an attempt to determine what really happened.
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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.
