According to a report from the TheCW33.com, a married couple was hit by a train at Lake Lewisville, killing the husband and injuring the wife. The newlywed pair was at a family outing the evening of February 25 when they decided to leave the group to take a stroll, walking north along the A-train tracks over Lake Lewisville. A northbound train came from speeding from behind and hit the couple, making the two fall 20 feet below the tracks and into the lake below. Several Good Samaritans driving by helped pull the husband and wife from the water.
Both victims were flown to area hospitals for treatment, but tragically, the husband, a 32-year-old Iraq war veteran, died from his injuries. The commuter A-train involved in this Lewisville train accident is operated by the Denton County Transit Authority (DCTA), and a spokesperson for the group says the couple was walking in a restricted area on the tracks. The spokesperson urges for passersby to heed the warning signs posted along the tracks as this heartbreaking incident follows another fatal accident which occurred in November, killing a student who was also walking near the tracks.
In addition to obeying any posted warning signs, the following are a few safety tips to prevent being involved in a serious train accident:
- Walking down train tracks is dangerous and often illegal, so it’s best to stay off. Modern trains are also much quieter than older trains, so it is not safe to assume you will hear a train coming. Also, if in a vehicle, never stop on the tracks.
- Try and stay out of a train’s way as it is extremely difficult for them to stop and it may take a very long time for the large vehicle to brake. Trains also don’t often run on schedule, so don’t assume it is safe to cross simply because of the time.
- Only cross train tracks in the spots designated for pedestrians and vehicles, and look both ways before crossing. Also, never enter a train tunnel or cross a railroad trestle as it leaves no way to escape an oncoming train.
Being involved in a train accident is very dangerous and can often result in life-threatening injuries or fatalities, so following these safety tips can help prevent you or a loved one from being involved in a deadly collision. However, various other causes, such as a negligent train operator, can still cause an accident. If you have been injured in a serious accident, a skilled Lewisville accident attorney can help you obtain compensation for your injuries and hold at-fault parties legally accountable.
