1 Injured, Caltrain Hits Car near Monterey Road and San Martin Avenue [Santa Clara County, CA]

1 Hurt After Caltrain Strikes Vehicle near Monterey Road in Santa Clara County

 
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA (April 17, 2024) — One person sustained an injury after a Caltrain hit a car near Monterey Road and San Martin Avenue.
 
According to the San Mateo County Transit District, the Caltrain crash happened around 6:30 p.m. Monday. For an unknown reason, a vehicle was stopped on the tracks. Subsequently, Caltrain 410 heading southbound and shuttling 25 passengers on board struck the vehicle.
 
Soon after, Cal Fire Santa Clara Unit responded to the scene to find a damaged Lexus sedan and one person requiring medical attention. At this time, the victim’s condition is unknown.
 
Fortunately, neither of the 25 passengers on board reported any injuries. If anyone has additional insight into what happened here, please call officials.
 
When driving near train tracks, take care. Do not straddle the tracks and stay behind the crossing arms. Some tracks do not have crossing arms, so be more attentive in these areas and look both ways.

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