SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 — At least 25 people were killed Friday after Metrolink Commuter Train 111 collided with a Union Pacific freight train in Chatsworth, CA. Both trains were moving towards each other when the two trains hit each other head on, toppling the engineer car and one passenger car on its side, and overturning seven Union Pacific cars. The accident was the deadliest train crash in Metrolink’s history, since it was established in 1991.
A triage center was set up at Chatsworth High school to process the 135 injured people, many with serious injuries. Because of the number of injured victims in critical condition, the death toll may rise. Approximately 100 injured passengers were sent to area hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Westwood, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hillsj, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, Simi Valley Hospital and Northridge Hospital. The UCLA Blood Center is asking for donors at this time. Some victims were medevaced by air ambulance helicopters hospitals.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), an independent U.S. Federal Government Agency, is investigating the cause of the accident, along with the Federal Railroad Administration, is investigating the cause of the Chatsworth train crash. Federal investigators predict the investigation could take many months, but early reports indicate the Metrolink train engineer ran a red light.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in the Los Angeles/ Chatsworth Metrolink train crash, call the law offices of Estey & Bomberger at (800)672-1036 or (213)596-4855. Our legal staff is available to discuss your case and legal options 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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