A westbound CSX freight train collided with an automobile at Reber Road highway-rail grade crossing (DOT no. 512670G), on August 16, 2006, at 6:29 p.m. The accident occurred near Rome, NY, at CSX Milepost 247.85, on Main Track No. 2, on the CSX Mohawk Subdivision, Albany Division. There were five occupants in the motor vehicle; one male and four females. They all ranged in age from 16 to 18 years. One 17-year old female occupant was killed, three sustained critical injuries and one sustained serious injuries. The automobile was completely destroyed. There were no injuries to the train crew. Damage to the lead locomotive and rolling stock was minimal, and no equipment derailed. At the time of the accident, it was daylight and clear. The temperature was 78 degrees F. The accident was caused by failure of the motor vehicle driver to yield to the train as a result of highway user inattentiveness.


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    Title :

    Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Safety Headquarters Assigned Accident Investigation Report HQ-2006-73, CSX Transportation, Rome, New York, August 16, 2006


    Publication date :

    2006


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English