The identity of the teenager involved in a train crash in Central Fresno, California, was revealed on Monday, May 25. Authorities revealed through accident reports that the victim’s name is Ashley Sanchez, a 19-year-old.
The incident occurred on Friday around 11:30 p.m. Eyewitnesses called the police, with officers arriving at the scene of the crash soon after. They found Sanchez’s body and confirmed her death.
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The police believe that the occurrence was accidental from their initial investigations. According to them, they interviewed the conductor of the train, who said that there was not so much time available to stop before hitting the deceased. Officers are continuing with their investigations as they try to determine why Sanchez walked too close to the railway tracks.
The incident led to a closure of the Fruit and Ashlan railway crossing by authorities, though it was later reopened. No more information about the accident is available.
Train accidents are caused by negligence on the part of pedestrians and train drivers alike. Other causes include mechanical faults, obstructions on train tracks, and vehicles parked on railway crossings.
Pedestrians must maintain caution whenever they are walking around railway tracks or when crossing the railway. They must also stand at a safe distance from oncoming trains.
When train collisions occur, they can be fatal or cause severe injuries. Thus, train station workers, pedestrians, passengers, and train drivers must ensure that they are always safety conscious and vigilant. If involved in a train wreck, report the incident to authorities and file accident reports detailing the occurrence accurately.
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