Woman Injured After Train Hits Car on Taylor Road near Baxter Road [Turlock, CA]

Woman Hurt After Train Strikes Car on Taylor Road in Turlock

 
TURLOCK, CA (May 5, 2022) — A woman was injured after a train hit a car on Taylor Road near Baxter Road on Tuesday afternoon.
 
According to reports, the car accident happened around 3:58 p.m. As a woman tried to beat an oncoming Union Pacific train, her white Acura sedan coasted over the tracks.
 
However, the oncoming train collided with the vehicle, sending it about 30 feet southeast before it struck a railroad crossing box and a power pole. Due to the impact, the power pole split in half.
 
Soon after, Turlock Police, California Highway Patrol and the Turlock fire department responded. Upon arriving, they found that the train sustained minor superficial damage while the car sustained considerable damage.
 
As for the female driver, she suffered minor injuries while the only two crew members on board the train reported no injuries.
 
At this time, investigators have not disclosed the ultimate cause and other factors that led to the crash. However, an ongoing investigation should confirm any unclear details.
 
If you notice a train approaching, stop. Trying to beat a train will only increase the risk of an accident. Take your time on the road as this will increase your level of safety.

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