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Train crashes into car in Turlock; drivers should use alternate routes around area

By Pat Clark

Updated January 28, 2018 11:14 AM

This image posted by the Turlock Fire Department shows a car hit by a train Saturday, Jan. 27, at Monte Vista Avenue and Golden State Boulevard in Turlock. Turlock Fire Department

A train crashed into a car Saturday evening at a railroad crossing in Turlock, but the occupants were able to get out in time.

There were no injuries in the collision at W. Monte Vista Avenue and Golden State Boulevard, according to Capt. Kevin Tidwell of the Turlock Fire Department.

Officials warned drivers to use alternate routes around the tracks at Monte Vista and Golden State Boulevard, which were closed. The tracks at Golden State at Tuolumne Avenue also were closed, Tidwell said. Golden State remained open to traffic.

The fire department posted a photo on its Twitter page that showed the back of the car sheared off by the train.

UPDATE: Vehicle vs Train at W. Monte Vista & N. Golden State Blvd. No Injuries. No occupants in the vehicle at time of collision. RR Crossings at Monte Vista & Tuolumne are both CLOSED. Avoid these Areas and use alternate Routes. #turlock #happeningnow @turlockpolice pic.twitter.com/spp2o4QX1P
— TURLOCK FIRE (@TurlockFire) January 28, 2018

The fire department received a call around 6:30 p.m. of a car vs. train, Tidwell said. "Our crews arrived and the occupants were out of the vehicle."

About 10:30 p.m. Saturday, fire officials announced the railroad crossings were now open to traffic.

This story was originally published January 27, 2018 at 8:00 PM with the headline "Train crashes into car in Turlock; drivers should use alternate routes around area."

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