A recent train accident left a 23-year old Oklahoma University student dead. The initial investigation into the train accident indicated that the victim was walking westbound before being struck by the train at the train crossing. Authorities are continuing to...
Train Accidents
Oklahoma train accident claims life of one man
This blog recently discussed the occurrence of train accidents in Oklahoma. Sadly, a train accident in Oklahoma recently resulted in the death of one man. In an Oklahoma community a couple of hours north of the Oklahoma City area, a train accident recently claimed the...
A look at Oklahoma train accident statistics
Train accidents can cause horrific injuries and harm. There were a total of 38 train-involved crashes in Oklahoma in 2013. Several occurred in the counties that are part of Oklahoma City. There were multiple fatalities associated with train accidents in Oklahoma in...
State of Oklahoma plans to upgrade railroad crossings
Oklahoma plans to upgrade a number of railroad crossings in an attempt to reduce the number of railroad accidents in the state. The state will spend $100 million to improve 300 railroad crossings throughout Oklahoma over the next 3 years. During 2014, a total of 12...
Oklahoma City train accident leaves two injured
Trains can be extremely dangerous and train accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries. A recent train derailment in Oklahoma City left two victims with injuries. Though considered non-life threatening injuries, the victims were treated at a local hospital. According...
A deeper look at train accident statistics
The Federal Railroad Administration Office of Safety keeps track of railroad accidents because of the serious nature of these incidents. Of the railroads reporting, 4,404 total train accidents and incidents were reported in 2012; 4,601 total train accidents and...
Oklahoma City train accident kills pedestrian
A fatal accident and the untimely loss of a loved one can have an unexpected impact on the lives of family members. A recent Oklahoma City train accident resulted in the death of a pedestrian. Local authorities are investigating the train accident, which involved a...
What are some railway safety tips to help avoid train accidents?
We are all familiar with railroad crossings and many of us drive through them each day. However, many Oklahoma residents may have wondered about additional safety precautions tips to help prevent a train accident when encountering a railroad crossing. Train accidents...
Train derailment results in deaths and catastrophic injuries
Because of the catastrophic nature of train accidents, legal protections are in place to aid victims of train accidents and their families. A major train accident has recently been in the national news. This accident is the country's deadliest train accident in six...
How serious is the danger posed by train accidents?
Train accidents can unquestionably cause serious injuries and death. Less than thirty minutes south of Oklahoma City, a train accident recently claimed the life of a man following the injuries he sustained in a train accident. Victims of train accidents, and their...