RESERVE – A pickup truck that was stopped too close to the tracks at a crossing in Reserve Friday afternoon was hit by an oncoming train, according to a release from the St. John Sheriff’s Office.
The driver of the truck, Jessie Castillo, 22, of Grulla, Texas, was not seriously injured in the accident and refused medical treatment, said Capt. Dane Clement, public information officer for the Sheriff’s Office.
 Although the intersection where the accident occurred is posted, there are no warning lights or gates present. (Staff photo by David Vitrano) |
Clement said Castillo told authorities that he had stopped at the crossing, but the front end of his truck, a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, was too close to the tracks. The front end of the truck was struck by a train traveling east on the tracks. The train is owned by the Canadian National Railroad. The conductor was not injured in the collision.
Clement said Castillo was cited for failure to yield at an intersection.
Comments
Comment posters are responsible for the opinions they express and the accuracy of the information they provide. We urge comment writers to treat this as a public forum where manners matter. We encourage a collegial, non-insulting tone. All readers comments must be approved by our staff before posting to the Web site. Be aware, in accordance with the Communications Decency Act and provisions upheld in judicial appeal, that you are responsible for comments posted on this Web site. The L'Observateur is not liable for messages from third parties.
DO NOT POST:
* Potentially libelous statements or damaging innuendo.
* Obscene, explicit, or racist language.
* Personal attacks, insults or threats.
* The use of another person's real name to disguise your identity.
* Comments unrelated to the story.
Opinions, advice and all other information expressed in The L'Observateur reader comments represent the individual's own views and not necessarily those of L'Observateur. L'Observateur does not endorse and is not responsible for statements, advice or opinions offered by anyone other than authorized L'Observateur spokespersons.
Thank you for your comments!