photo sharing and upload picture albums photo forums search pictures popular photos photography help login
vegasrails | all galleries >> Railroads of the Southwest >> BONEHEADS > UP 7036
previous | next
12-MAY-2006 Vegasrails

UP 7036

Las Vegas Nevada

After hitting a drunk driver who backed his vehicle on to the railroad tracks and was unable to get off the tracks. This train now sits in the middle of the intersection waiting for police to arrive. The driver survived the impact ,was able to drive his damage vehicle now back on a hard surface and get a few blocks away before being stopped by police.
Damage to the vehicle all glass broken out, four flat tires, no headlights, driver side door removed just to name a few.

Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel
1/4s f/5.6 at 28.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
comment | share
Dave Beedon06-Jul-2007 22:32
Every time this happens, the story in the paper or on TV concentrates on the fate of the operator of the highway vehicle. I think about the effect on the train's crew: they see the accident coming and can't stop in time.
s_barbour18-Jun-2006 19:18
Great night shot Ken, and terrific poto journalism. I'm sure that the driver is certainly feeling the impact today!