Father of man hurt in January Congressional retreat grade crossing collision sues

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Hat tip, WTOP: Father of man hurt in GOP train crash sues over crossing

The Daily Progress got this from the Associated Press?

I'm pretty sure that Amtrak locomotives have dash cams. It will be easy to determine whether the crossing gate arms had lowered.

I know; this happened because: we don't have high-speed rail/we're not as enlightened as the Europeans/the Republicans are in power. So spare me the posts along those lines, okay? Thanks.

Father of man hurt in Crozet train crash sues

The Associated Press 15 hrs ago

The father of a man injured when a trash truck he was riding in was struck by a train full of Republican lawmakers is suing over the Crozet crossing where the collision happened.

Dennis Eddy’s father filed a lawsuit Friday against CSX Transportation, which owns the track, and Buckingham Branch Railroad, which operates it. The suit alleges the crossing signal hadn’t been properly maintained. ... Neither company could be reached for comment Saturday.

Another passenger was killed in the crash on Jan. 31. The truck’s driver has been indicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter and being under the influence.

Witnesses told investigators the truck entered the crossing after the safety gates had come down. People who live near the crossing have also told AP that the gates were known to malfunction. ... The lawsuit seeks $10 million in damages.

[no_hypocrisy]

1. I know that location.

My friend had a piano-tuning/repair business in the old train station by that crossing.

There haven't been accidents there as locals are familiar with the crossing, slow down, and look both ways even when the gates are up.

[3Hotdogs]

2. How, da' fuck does he expect to win.

Witnesses testify that the gate was down. Truck driver was charged with D.W.I. Remember, the standards for abuse are stricter for commercial truck drivers.