Port St. Lucie, FL (October 7, 2018) - The driver of a dump truck was killed in a crash with a train on Thursday, October 4th.
Authorities report that the body of 53-year-old Oslavio Morales was discovered on Friday in a canal. Officers believe that Morales was operating a dump truck on Thursday afternoon when he crossed over a set of train tracks. The train collided with Morales's truck, pushing it off the track and into a canal. The force of the collision caused the cab of the dump truck to separate from the rest of the truck.
According to reports from the scene, the railroad crossing had a stop sign but no crossing arms. There is no additional information available.
Our thoughts go out to the family of Oslavio Morales in this tragic accident. At Rubenstein Law, we know how difficult it is to lose a loved one in a transportation accident. Although not as common as car accidents, several people across our state lose their lives each year in accidents involving trains. A close examination of the circumstances surrounding the crash must be conducted in order to determine why the accident occurred and what, if any, steps could have been taken to avoid the tragedy from occurring.
If you have lost a loved one in a transportation accident caused by the negligence of another, our Florida wrongful death attorneys can help. We offer free consultations to all accident victims. To speak with us, call 1-800 FL-Legal.
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