Traffic Collision
December 14, 2015 8:39 AM
On December 10, 2015, at 11:58 a.m. the Santa Monica Police Department responded to Colorado Avenue .and 7th Street regarding a collision between a Metro Test Train and an 18 –wheel stake bed truck.
The initial investigation revealed that the driver of the 18-wheel truck was travelling westbound on Colorado Avenue approaching 7th street. The Metro Test Train operated by the Conductor was also travelling westbound on the tracks located in the middle of the roadway, at an unknown distance to the rear of the truck. Once at the intersection of Colorado Ave. and 7th Street, the driver of the stake bed truck, initiated a left hand turn against posted signs prohibiting such turns, and was struck broadside by the train, causing damage to the truck and its diesel fuel tank and the Metro Test Train to derail.
The driver of the truck, sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The Metro Test Train was carrying the Conductor and three Metro employees at the time of the collision. The Conductor and one Metro employee complained of minor upper body pain, and were treated by Santa Monica Fire Department Paramedics declining further medical treatment.
The Santa Monica Police Department is continuing to investigate the cause of the collision and anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator Jason Olson at (310) 458-8954; Sergeant Christopher Smith at (310) 458-8950 or the Santa Monica Police Department (24 hours) at (310) 458-8495.
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Richard Lewis
Lieutenant
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