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Railroad Report from accident:
=====Accident 6 ===== RR report 039823011 =====Crossing ID=234716B =====
On Mar 16, 1998 a FREIGHT TRAIN operated by CSX Transportation
hit a TRUCK at approximately 8:15AM in Michigan in ALLEGAN county
on 102ND ST. road. The incident occurred in/near PULLMAN city.
The TRUCK had been traveling in an easternly direction at 005 Mph.
The rail equipment was reported to have been traveling at 048 Mph
with 2 locomotive(s) and 40 cars(s). It was clear, during the day and the
temperature was 30.
The railroad was operating on main line track over a public road crossing.
The 40 year old male driver was moving on the crossing and was reported to have
stopped then proceeded. There was 1 occupant(s) in the vehicle.
The view of the track was not obstructed.
There were 1 death(s) and 1 injuries in this incident.
A Railroad Injury/Illness Report (form FRA-55a) was also filed.
The railroad was transporting hazardous material.
A Rail Equipment Accident Report (form FRA 6180-54) was also filed.
The crossing was protected by:
Standard flashing lights, Bells (audible), Crossbucks
WESTBOUND TRUCK ON 102ND AVE. DROVE INTO THE PATH ON NORTHBOUND TRAIN AT FLASHER CROSSING.