Driver Charged After Collision At Train Crossing
Source: Area OPP
Date: Fri Jan 19 03:46:07 MST 2018
The investigation has revealed that the driver of a pick-up truck traveling southbound on Elgin Road came to stop at the railway crossing after noticing the train warning lights were activated. The pickup truck was subsequently rear-ended by a southbound commercial transport truck.
The pick-up truck was pushed across the tracks. The commercial transport truck jackknifed and became disabled in a ditch.
The train operators became aware of the collision and stopped the train prior to reaching Elgin Road.
The 24-year-old, male driver of the pick-up was transported to hospital via land ambulance with minor injuries.
The driver of the transport truck also suffered minor injuries.
Elgin Road, between Mossley Drive and Crampton Drive was closed for approximately two (2) hours to allow for the removal of the damaged vehicles.
As a result of the police investigation, 32-year-old male, Adam BEATTY of Hamilton, Ontario has been charged with Careless Driving, pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).