Man dies in crash involving train, 18-wheeler in east Harris County

The Harris County Sheriff's Office investigates a deadly train crash on Federal Road.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly crash involving a train and an 18-wheeler.

The crash occurred Friday morning on Federal Road, south of Market Street.

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According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, it appears a train worker at the rear of the train was attempting to guide the train driver as the train reversed.

As the train was backing out of a private rail yard, the sheriff says, an 18-wheeler was crossing the tracks.

According to Sheriff Gonzalez, the train driver continued reversing, possibly pinning the man against the truck.

A man died at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.


 

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