At approximately 8:07 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, the Buda Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle stuck on the train tracks at the crossing at South Loop 4 and West Goforth Road (near Buda Mill & Grain).
A gray 2022 Nissan Altima, driven by a 54-year-old unnamed male, had pulled off South Loop 4 onto the railroad tracks and a train was rapidly approaching.
The driver and two female occupants, ages 38 and 39, were able to get out of the vehicle safely, but the train hit the car. The vehicle sustained heavy rear end damage, however no injuries were reported.
According to Union Pacific spokesperson Robynn Tysver, there were no injuries to the Union Pacific crew and the locomotive sustained no damage. The car was removed at approximately 11 p.m. and the roadway was reopened.
In addition to BPD, Buda Fire and EMS also responded.
No injuries after train, car crash
At approximately 8:07 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, the Buda Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle stuck on the train tracks at the crossing at South Loop 4 and West Goforth Road (near Buda Mill & Grain). A gray 2022 Nissan Altima, driven by a 54-year-old unnamed male, had pulled off South Loop 4 onto the railroad tracks and a train was rapidly approaching.
- 11/15/2023 09:40 PM
