Marion, TX - Trucker Hurt in Railroad Collision at FM1044 & FM78

Marion, TX (February 3, 2024) - On Wednesday, January 31, a truck driver was injured after a collision involving a Union Pacific train in the Marion area. The accident occurred at a railway crossing at Farm to Market Road 1044 and Farm to Market 78 at around 5 p.m. Local emergency units were notified of an incident involving a tractor-trailer that was hit by an oncoming train. 

The 38-year-old Lytle man operating the truck was crossing the track when the oncoming locomotive hit the trailer. The area was temporarily closed, and emergency crews were needed to clear the site of the resulting wreckage. The tractor-trailer operator was treated at the scene for sustained injuries. 

No additional injuries have been reported, and no further information on the accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are managing an ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.

Texas Railroad Crashes 

Semi-trucks and trains are two massive vehicles that are both capable of inflicting life-changing injuries in the event of a collision. According to statistics from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there were 56,000 reported injury crashes involving trucks, and 79,000 people were injured in truck-combination accidents in 2017. The Bureau of Transportation reported that 1,848 of the accidents involved trains, with 57 people being hurt in 2019 alone. 

Semi-trucks and trains both transport freight across the country, and both play a key role in the transportation system in the United States. It should come as no surprise that the resulting damage is often significant when these two massive vehicles collide. These collisions usually take place at railroad crossings. In most cases, they involve trucks that have not yet exited the track and is hit by the oncoming locomotive. You need to contact a trusted attorney if you or someone close to you is injured in a semi-truck crash involving a fast-moving train. 

Like in other types of crashes, it is common for train conductors and truck drivers to blame each other. Trailers are often hit by oncoming trains, and training can play an important role in limiting these types of crashes. You need to be sure to partner with a trained personal injury lawyer ready to protect your rights after a serious collision. 

The legal team at Rasansky Law Firm is here to help if you or someone close to you is unfairly injured in a semi-truck accident. Our legal team has years of experience helping crash victims from all over the state pursue full and fair compensation in the event of a crash. We are here to ensure you can get the best outcome for your case. If you are ready to discuss your case with a skilled train accident lawyer, give us a call today at 214-651-6100.