Ward County – Vehicle vs Train Collision on County Road 135
Posted on Monday, July 8th, 2019 at 2:13 am
A 35-year-old El Paso man died as a result of a car accident involving a train on County Road 135, according to a local news source.
A preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle was traveling along CR 135 when, for yet unknown reasons, it collided with a passing train. How the crash took place is yet to be determined by area officials but it was confirmed that at least one person was pronounced deceased as a result of the collision.
Reports said that the railroad crossing is controlled by warning and traffic control signs and is not equipped with lights or control arms.
Investigators arrived at the scene to determine the circumstances leading up to the accident. Anyone who has information about the crash is encouraged to get in contact with the police.