PHELAN, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> Authorities are investigating after a freight train struck a vehicle Sunday afternoon in Phelan. (Photo above is credit by Gina Goodman)
The crash occurred in the area of Phelan Road near White Rd. California Highway Patrol said the black Hyundai SUV traveled onto the railroad crossing just after 1:06pm January 21, 2024 when it was struck by the train.
San Bernardino County Fire Department recuse team responded to the scene and reported they had a total of two people involved in one vehicle. They rendered aid to the people trapped inside the Hyundai. One person was transported from the scene by Mercy Air #22 helicopter to Antelope Valley Medical Center with a broken arm and undisclosed injuries. The other person was reported to have minor injuries and was transported to same hospital. The train crew was not injured in the collision.
For a little over a hour, the area was a traffic nightmare as the westbound and eastbound lanes along Phelan Road were blocked, leading to drivers being redirected on dirt roads.
Roadway was reopen as of 2:38pm as the train continue on its route.
CHP officials say that railroad officials typically handle the full investigation into incidents such as this when someone is injured by a train.
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