Amtrak train hits SUV

When I first looked at it on the news this morning I didn't see a crossing and there wasn't one. Looks like they were 4 wheeling down the tracks where they weren't suppose to be.  People don't realize how fast the train can be on you especially when it was doing 120. It's a shame.

Especially when you look straight at it - it appears motionless.

That aside, I'm surprised that the train derailed, so it could've ended a lot worse for the people on the train, too.

Amtrak just can't catch a break. This accident was in Berlin, CT.

http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/...erlin-264232541.html

The sad thing is the family of the three that died in the truck will find a way to sue Amtrak.

The average person has ZERO knowledge about trains. Most think they are long trucks that have a stopping distance the same as a 18 wheeler or worse a family car.  A sad event for sure but one I am 99.999% was preventable too.

I'm sorry to be so blunt, but this is a Darwin Award Winner. What idiot thinks driving down railroad tracks in your car is a good idea???

I'm trying to  imagine the conversation between these two Einsteins: "hey, I don't want the cops to catch us DUI so lets drive down the railroad tracks to get home"...

and once again no one gives a #$@# about the engineer who has to live with the image of running down these two idiots.

Paul

Like the way Dave put it, too many people have no idea how long it takes a train going 120MPH to stop, so they will put the blame on Amtrak for sure!

Rich in NH