August 9, 2011- At 11:15 AM on Tuesday a freight train collided with a silver Nissan that was attempting to race the train along Santa Fe Drive, in Atwater. The crash occurred at Bellevue Road and Santa Fe.
Witnesses reported that they saw the Nissan drive through the control arms at the railroad crossing, right before the car was struck by the train. The vehicle spun several times, but the passengers were seen walking around after the accident. They were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.
A discussion of accidents and injuries in the Central San Joaquin Valley of California; encompassing Fresno, Tulare, Kings, Madera, Merced, and Kern Counties. There will be a special focus on the steps required to preserve evidence and then to pursue just compensation for all types of claims including motor vehicle accidents, big rig accidents, industrial injuries and wrongful deaths.
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Thursday, August 11, 2011
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