Jesse T. Coburn III, 48, killed, and one person injured in train crash at State Road 2 and Vista Largo Road near Dexter, New Mexico
1 killed, 1 injured in freight train collision in southeastern New Mexico
The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash upon cleanup being finished by NMSP and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway. Southwestern Railroad says this is the first accident of its kind since it took over the line in 2004.
One person died and another injured after a freight train collided with a stationary train between Midway and Dexter early Tuesday near State Road 2 and Vista Largo Road around 6:15 a.m. Six locomotives and three freight cars derailed in the collision. A train was traveling southbound from Clovis to Carlsbad when it hit a stationary, unoccupied train. 48-year-old Jesse T. Coburn III, from Texico, N.M., died in the collision. The second member of the train crew was transported to Lubbock for treatment of injuries and is in stable condition. Carswell said the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate why the two trains were on the same track.
After a serious or fatal personal injury, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone suffers a serious personal injury, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of disability, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies from their injuries, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal personal injury, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship. Go here to learn how to protect the rights of personal injury victims and their families.
Add new comment