71°
It happened shortly before 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, at a private crossing near Milford Road and Bristow Road in Bristow, according to the Prince William County Police Department.
Investigators say a 54-year-old man was driving a 2019 Ford F-350 with a trailer westbound on Milford Road when he crossed the tracks — despite posted stop signs and warning signs — and was struck by the southbound passenger train.
The train was going an estimated 74 mph, and the impact sent the truck onto its side, while the trailer separated from the vehicle, police said.
The driver was trapped and had to be rescued by fire and rescue crews. He was rushed to a local hospital with what were described as non-life-threatening injuries.
No one on the train was injured.
Police noted that the crossing is private and not equipped with lowering arms. The train’s conductor reportedly sounded the horn prior to the crash and brought the train to a stop roughly half a mile from the scene.
Charges are pending, police confirmed Wednesday.
The investigation is ongoing.
Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Click here to follow Daily Voice Aquia Harbour and receive free news updates.
