According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported around 7:14 p.m. near 1830 West Armstrong Road near North Davis Road.
Lodi, CA – One person died in a fiery collision involving a car and a train that transpired Saturday evening in Lodi.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported around 7:14 p.m. near 1830 West Armstrong Road near North Davis Road.
A car collided with a train in the area under unclear circumstances. The car caught fire after the crash, and the train derailed.
Firefighters responded to the scene and extinguished the flames.
AMR personnel pronounced one person dead at the scene.
Armstrong Road at Davis Road was closed following the collision.
Authorities are investigating the collision.
According to 2024–2025 FRA and Operation Lifesaver data, the state recorded 185 grade-crossing collisions in 2024, resulting in 49 deaths and 49 injuries. While California ranks second for crossing incidents, it holds the top spot for trespassing fatalities, with approximately 184 deaths occurring away from designated crossings in 2024. Preliminary 2025 data shows a slight decline to 182 collisions and 48 fatalities, yet California’s fatality rate at crossings remains more than double that of any other state.
The primary factors contributing to these incidents include driver decision-making errors—as over 60% of collisions occur at protected crossings with active lights or gates—and high-speed urban rail exposure.
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