Authorities reported that a car occupied by the driver and a passenger veered off the roadway and overturned, coming to rest on the railroad tracks near the intersection.
Kings County, CA – Two people were seriously injured after their car was struck by a train just moments after a solo-car collision in Kings County, authorities reported.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 4:50 a.m. on September 25, 2026, near Avenue 112 and Angiola Drive.
Authorities reported that a car occupied by the driver and a passenger veered off the roadway and overturned, coming to rest on the railroad tracks near the intersection.
The driver had suffered serious injuries before the vehicle was hit by an oncoming train. It was unclear if he was still in the car when it was hit by the train, but his passenger was and also sustained serious injuries.
Police officers suspect intoxication played a role in the accident and arrested the driver for DUI.