Crime & Safety
Train Kills Driver In Truck At Plant City Railroad Crossing
Amtrak crews told detectives they blew the horn several times to warn the driver they couldn't slow down, however the truck never moved.
PLANT CITY, FL — An Amtrak train hit a truck that killed the driver in Plant City on Thursday afternoon, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
Amtrak crews told detectives they blew the horn several times to warn that the train could not slow down. The truck didn't try to move. When it reached the crossing at Jim Lefler Circle and U.S. Highway 92 it smashed into the truck, investigators said.
The drive died at the location, authorities said.
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"At this time, it is unclear why the driver did not move off from the tracks as the train approached them at a high speed, unable to stop," Sheriff Chad Chronister said. "Although the investigation is in the preliminary stages, there is no indication of criminal wrongdoing. It appears to be a tragic accident."
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has any information that may be relevant to the investigation is urged to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at (813) 247-8200.
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