Metro-North hits car in Valhalla. 6 dead. | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Hot WaterOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Originally Posted by NJCJOE:

"It was due to a confluence of circumstances existing at the crossing, which failed to meet standards of railroad crossing signage throughout this country and prevented Mrs. Brody from having the knowledge necessary to protect herself."

Really? Really? Give me a break.

Apparently the fact that the crossing lights & bells activated, and then the crossing gates lowering REALLY confused her? Not to mention that she got out of her vehicle, checked to see if the lowered crossing gate did any damage to her vehicle, then got back into her vehicle while the man behind her was yelling at her!

Give me a break.

5/5/152:41 PM

CNtomatoOGR Forum Member

It's a very sad story but I don't understand why it even happened. The lights start flashing and the bell starts ringing before the gates go down. Even if she crossed before they went off why would you enter the crossing if there isn't enough room to clear it, it's the same as a normal intersection. This was an unfortunate and unnecessary loss of life.

5/5/152:45 PM

Farmer_BillOGR Forum Member

Given the state set aside money 5 years ago to improve the crossing and didn't do it pretty much guarantees a win for the family attorney.

5/5/158:44 PM

AdriaticOGR Forum Member

Funny how all I ever needed was crossbucks. No lights, no gates, not even a close call.

If anything, the Metro families should sue a certain personal estate.

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