Woman Killed After Train Strikes Vehicle Along Highway 99 and Avenue 8 [Delano, CA]

Driver Dies in Delano Crash Involving Train and Big Rig

 
DELANO, CA (June 29, 2020) — A woman died Saturday when a train struck her vehicle, shortly after a two-vehicle collision on Highway 99 near Avenue 8 sent her car onto the tracks.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the woman’s car veered off the road and onto the railroad tracks after it had sideswiped a big rig. However, reasons leading to this initial crash have not been confirmed.
 
Reports say that her vehicle went off the highway around 2:00 a.m. and rested on to the tracks, paralleling Highway 99.
 
Per reports, bystanders tried rescuing the woman before emergency crews arrived; however, help fell short — an oncoming train struck the woman’s vehicle, killing her at the scene.
 
No other information was available at the time. However, if anyone would like to help investigators with this accident, please call the CHP.

In light of this heartbreaking news, we would like to send our sympathies to the family and friends of the victim.

There is still time to file a wrongful death claim. Any surviving spouse or children of the deceased have the right to file a claim. If interested, call Steve Mehr at (800) 625-5052. We can help you obtain justice and compensation to help with any medical and memorial expenses. We believe that our support can provide your family with the assistance that can benefit them in the long run. If interested in your options, call us today. If you would like more information regarding this accident, click here to request a police report.