Please be patient as we post the hundreds of articles, pictures and videos coverage of the many light rail accidents at MTA's at-grade crossings.
In the interim just the facts:
Blue Line fatality rate for FY08: 1.77 per million train miles
Road fatality rate for 04-07: 0.0118 per million vehicle miles traveled
Blue Line accident rate for FY08: 17.1 per million train miles
Freeway accident rate for 2007: 1.09 per million vehicle miles traveled
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Friday, September 12, 2008
September 12, 2008 - a Day of Rail Tragedies in Southern California
On the same day as the historic Metrolink accidents in Chatsworth between a commuter train and freight train that's left 26 dead and 135 injured, and a commuter train-car accident in Corona that left a woman dead, the Blue Line struck a pedestrian at the Vernon Station.
Apparently the incident was overlooked, as the only references on the web can be found on blogs.
Apparently the incident was overlooked, as the only references on the web can be found on blogs.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Gold Line Accident at the Del Mar Crossing
Metro Gold Line train hits car, 1 injured
The vehicle parked on the tracks is struck about 11:40 a.m. in Pasadena.
Los Angeles Times
By Victoria Kim
August 12, 2008
A Metro Gold Line train struck a vehicle parked on the tracks this morning in Pasadena, seriously injuring an Altadena man, authorities said.
The driver, a man around 60 years old, suffered cuts to his head and hands and complained of pain in his legs but was conscious, said Lisa Derderian, spokeswoman for the Pasadena Fire Department.
The train was traveling southbound near the Del Mar station when it struck a four-door Geo Prizm, Derderian said. Crossings were down when the train struck the vehicle around 11:40 a.m., and it was not immediately clear why the man was on the tracks, she said.
Pasadena police were interviewing the estimated 40 people who were on the train. Surrounding streets were cordoned off as police and Metro authorities investigated the incident.
The man, whose identity was not immediately released, was transported to a nearby hospital.
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The vehicle parked on the tracks is struck about 11:40 a.m. in Pasadena.
Los Angeles Times
By Victoria Kim
August 12, 2008
A Metro Gold Line train struck a vehicle parked on the tracks this morning in Pasadena, seriously injuring an Altadena man, authorities said.
The driver, a man around 60 years old, suffered cuts to his head and hands and complained of pain in his legs but was conscious, said Lisa Derderian, spokeswoman for the Pasadena Fire Department.
The train was traveling southbound near the Del Mar station when it struck a four-door Geo Prizm, Derderian said. Crossings were down when the train struck the vehicle around 11:40 a.m., and it was not immediately clear why the man was on the tracks, she said.
Pasadena police were interviewing the estimated 40 people who were on the train. Surrounding streets were cordoned off as police and Metro authorities investigated the incident.
The man, whose identity was not immediately released, was transported to a nearby hospital.
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- Covered by KCBS
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Blue Line Hits Car at Olive St
Compact Car Hits Blue Line Train Near Downtown L.A.
The car's driver suffers minor injuries but no train passengers are hurt. Blue Line service is delayed about 20 minutes.
Los Angeles Times
By Francisco Vara-Orta
June 24, 2008
One motorist suffered minor injuries after her car struck a Blue Line train near downtown this morning, causing minimal delays, officials said.
The incident occurred about 6:40 a.m. at 219 W. Washington Blvd., near Olive Street, when the driver turned in front of the train in her compact sedan, said d'Lisa Davies, a Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman.
There were no injuries to the passengers on the three-car train, which was en route to downtown from Long Beach. The collision took place near the Blue Line's Grand Avenue station. The motorist was transported to California Hospital Medical Center with minor injuries, Davies said.
The incident caused about a 20-minute delay but service had resumed by 7:15 a.m., Metro spokeswoman Gayle Anderson said.
The Blue Line train involved in the incident was cleared from the scene, and moved to an off-track area at 7th Street/Metro Center for further examination by mechanics. Passengers were allowed to board the next train, Anderson said.
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The car's driver suffers minor injuries but no train passengers are hurt. Blue Line service is delayed about 20 minutes.
Los Angeles Times
By Francisco Vara-Orta
June 24, 2008
One motorist suffered minor injuries after her car struck a Blue Line train near downtown this morning, causing minimal delays, officials said.
The incident occurred about 6:40 a.m. at 219 W. Washington Blvd., near Olive Street, when the driver turned in front of the train in her compact sedan, said d'Lisa Davies, a Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman.
There were no injuries to the passengers on the three-car train, which was en route to downtown from Long Beach. The collision took place near the Blue Line's Grand Avenue station. The motorist was transported to California Hospital Medical Center with minor injuries, Davies said.
The incident caused about a 20-minute delay but service had resumed by 7:15 a.m., Metro spokeswoman Gayle Anderson said.
The Blue Line train involved in the incident was cleared from the scene, and moved to an off-track area at 7th Street/Metro Center for further examination by mechanics. Passengers were allowed to board the next train, Anderson said.
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- Reported on LAFD-Alert
Friday, June 20, 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
Blue Line Kills Elder & Critically Injures Teenager on Same Day in Separate Accidents
L.B. Woman, 75, Dies After Her Car Struck by Blue Line Train
Long Beach Press-Telegram
Kelly Puente
April 7, 2008
LONG BEACH - A 75-year-old Long Beach woman was killed in a car accident on Monday after she allegedly made an illegal left-hand turn in her vehicle and collided with a Metro Blue Line train. The woman was driving southbound on Long Beach Boulevard at about 1:15 p.m. when she attempted to make an illegal left-hand turn onto Third Street, which is a one-way street, said Long Beach Police Department spokeswoman Nancy Pratt.
A train heading south on the boulevard plowed into the driver's side of her green Toyota sedan. Pratt said the woman suffered major internal injuries from the impact. Capt. Mike DuRee of the Long Beach Fire Department said the victim was unconscious and having trouble breathing when paramedics arrived. She was transported to St. Mary Medical Center, where she died a short time later. Her name was released Monday pending notification of family.
Witnesses said it looked as if the woman had not been paying attention. "I was standing on the corner (of Long Beach Boulevard and Third) talking on my phone when I heard the bang," said witness Andreas Hernandez. "You could feel the force of the impact through the air."
Authorities had closed off Long Beach Boulevard from Broadway to Fourth Street as they investigated the accident scene and passengers on the train were being let off. Signal Hill resident Belinda Maxin was on the train when she felt the the conductor slam on the brakes suddenly. Maxin, like many passengers, had to walk the rest of the way to the bus and train stations on First Street.
The incident was the second involving a Metro train on Monday. A young man apparently struck by a Metro Blue Line train south of downtown Los Angeles was taken to a hospital in critical condition, authorities said. Paramedics sent to Grand Avenue and Washington Boulevard about 8:30 a.m. found the man lying next to the train, which had stopped, said Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department. The man was treated for head, arm and pelvis injuries, Humphrey said.
kelly.puente@presstelegram.com, 562-499-1305. City News Service contributed to this report.
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Long Beach Press-Telegram
Kelly Puente
April 7, 2008
LONG BEACH - A 75-year-old Long Beach woman was killed in a car accident on Monday after she allegedly made an illegal left-hand turn in her vehicle and collided with a Metro Blue Line train. The woman was driving southbound on Long Beach Boulevard at about 1:15 p.m. when she attempted to make an illegal left-hand turn onto Third Street, which is a one-way street, said Long Beach Police Department spokeswoman Nancy Pratt.
A train heading south on the boulevard plowed into the driver's side of her green Toyota sedan. Pratt said the woman suffered major internal injuries from the impact. Capt. Mike DuRee of the Long Beach Fire Department said the victim was unconscious and having trouble breathing when paramedics arrived. She was transported to St. Mary Medical Center, where she died a short time later. Her name was released Monday pending notification of family.
Witnesses said it looked as if the woman had not been paying attention. "I was standing on the corner (of Long Beach Boulevard and Third) talking on my phone when I heard the bang," said witness Andreas Hernandez. "You could feel the force of the impact through the air."
Authorities had closed off Long Beach Boulevard from Broadway to Fourth Street as they investigated the accident scene and passengers on the train were being let off. Signal Hill resident Belinda Maxin was on the train when she felt the the conductor slam on the brakes suddenly. Maxin, like many passengers, had to walk the rest of the way to the bus and train stations on First Street.
The incident was the second involving a Metro train on Monday. A young man apparently struck by a Metro Blue Line train south of downtown Los Angeles was taken to a hospital in critical condition, authorities said. Paramedics sent to Grand Avenue and Washington Boulevard about 8:30 a.m. found the man lying next to the train, which had stopped, said Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department. The man was treated for head, arm and pelvis injuries, Humphrey said.
kelly.puente@presstelegram.com, 562-499-1305. City News Service contributed to this report.
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- LAist reports the young man critically injured a 19-year old Trade Tech student
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Gold Line Hits Car at Avenue 57
1 Hurt When Metro Train Hits Vehicle
KCBS-TV
February 17, 2008
HIGHLAND PARK - A Metro train collided with a vehicle in Highland Park on Sunday night, injuring one man, according to a city fire official.
The crash took place around 8:50 p.m. and involved an MTA Gold Line train. It was reported near North Avenue 57 and Marmion Way, Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department said.
The driver of the vehicle sustained non life-threatening injuries and had to be transported to a hospital. However, no one riding the train was injured.
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash.
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KCBS-TV
February 17, 2008
HIGHLAND PARK - A Metro train collided with a vehicle in Highland Park on Sunday night, injuring one man, according to a city fire official.
The crash took place around 8:50 p.m. and involved an MTA Gold Line train. It was reported near North Avenue 57 and Marmion Way, Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department said.
The driver of the vehicle sustained non life-threatening injuries and had to be transported to a hospital. However, no one riding the train was injured.
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash.
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- Covered on LAFD Alert
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Accident at Crossing with 4-Quad Gates Sends Two to Hospital
2 Injured In Metro Train/Auto Collision
KCBS-TV
January 17, 2008
SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. ― Two people were transported to hospitals complaining of pain after a car struck a Metrolink Gold Line train in South Pasadena, police said Thursday.
The accident occurred near the intersection of Sycamore Avenue and Arroyo Verde Street around 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, when a 1991 Lexus sedan driven by 73-year-old Violet Youssef of Pasadena broadsided a train traveling to Union Station, a South Pasadena Police Department statement said.
The Lexus was traveling eastbound on Arroyo Verde when Youssef drove under a lowered gate crossing arm and struck the right side of the train's front passenger car, the statement said.
The Lexus sustained major damage to its front end and the train, which was traveling about 30 miles per hour, had moderate damage, police said. Youssef was taken to Los Angeles County USC Medical Center complaining of pain in her lower back but her 20-year-old passenger was not injured, the police statement said.
One of the 40 train passengers, a 33-year-old Pasadena man, complained of back pain and was taken to Alhambra Hospital, it said.
KCBS-TV
January 17, 2008
SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. ― Two people were transported to hospitals complaining of pain after a car struck a Metrolink Gold Line train in South Pasadena, police said Thursday.
The accident occurred near the intersection of Sycamore Avenue and Arroyo Verde Street around 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, when a 1991 Lexus sedan driven by 73-year-old Violet Youssef of Pasadena broadsided a train traveling to Union Station, a South Pasadena Police Department statement said.
The Lexus was traveling eastbound on Arroyo Verde when Youssef drove under a lowered gate crossing arm and struck the right side of the train's front passenger car, the statement said.
The Lexus sustained major damage to its front end and the train, which was traveling about 30 miles per hour, had moderate damage, police said. Youssef was taken to Los Angeles County USC Medical Center complaining of pain in her lower back but her 20-year-old passenger was not injured, the police statement said.
One of the 40 train passengers, a 33-year-old Pasadena man, complained of back pain and was taken to Alhambra Hospital, it said.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Blue Line Hits Taxi Injures Two at Hooper
2 Injured After Taxi Collides With Blue Line Train
KCBS-TV
January 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES ― Two people in a taxi were injured in a collision with a Metro Blue Line train Friday night, a fire department official said.
The train collided with a taxi at Washington Boulevard near Hooper Avenue around 9:30 p.m., said d'Lisa Davies of the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The victims were treated at the scene of the collision for what were described as minor injuries, Davies said.
No one aboard the train was injured.
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KCBS-TV
January 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES ― Two people in a taxi were injured in a collision with a Metro Blue Line train Friday night, a fire department official said.
The train collided with a taxi at Washington Boulevard near Hooper Avenue around 9:30 p.m., said d'Lisa Davies of the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The victims were treated at the scene of the collision for what were described as minor injuries, Davies said.
No one aboard the train was injured.
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