Mechanicsville, IA — An elderly couple was killed in a railroad crossing accident in Iowa when the truck in which they were traveling was hit by a train. They were stopped on the railroad tracks in their Pontiac Torrent SUV and hit by an eastbound Union Pacific train.
The crash occurred at about 2:45 A.M. near Mechanicsville, IA. The 82 year-old man and 76 year-old woman in the truck were found dead at the scene.
Authorities are investigating the train/truck crash. The cause of the crash has not yet been reported.
If you have been affected by a railroad crossing accident, contact a railroad crossing accident attorney now to discuss your right to financial compensation. An experienced train crash lawyer can find the cause of the accident and help you collect the personal injury or wrongful death damages you deserve.
