Unfortunately this was a fatality. The driver of the truck did not stop when the signal flashed. He beat the barricade but not the train.
59 responses
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Ron LaFond gave props (26 Apr 2009):
It's a fight you cannot win. Very telling photo. R
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Paul Lindo gave props (26 Apr 2009):
ouch!!
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Regenia Brabham gave props (26 Apr 2009):
Ouch!! Very sad!!
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JOE FAILK gave props (26 Apr 2009):
Poor guy!
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Susan Littlefield gave props (26 Apr 2009):
Very telling image; why do they even try?!? It looks like he saved himself about 3 seconds, which will last for eternity. How sad.
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Karen K Smith gave props (26 Apr 2009):
Sad but excellent photo!
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Nelson Campbell gave props (26 Apr 2009):
A lesson.
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Joy B gave props (26 Apr 2009):
WOW, unfortunate! Why do people keep trying to do this?
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A F gave props (26 Apr 2009):
wow
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John W Decker gave props (26 Apr 2009):
Train:1,Stupidity:0. Hard to feel sorry for the driver. I feel sorry for the train conductor.
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diana anderson gave props (26 Apr 2009):
sometimes people do stupid things, some live to regret it, some do not... photos like this should be posted for those who think they can beat the train.
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Deborah Downes gave props (27 Apr 2009):
Wow, this sure grabbed my attention. What a tragedy that could have been so easily avoided.
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eithne mythen gave props (27 Apr 2009):
WOW maybe this will make people sit up and think...
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Litz Go gave props (27 Apr 2009):
Nice capture. I'm juust watching it on tv where people tried to beat the train and it always result to this.
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Donald Garrett gave props (27 Apr 2009):
I completely agree with Deborah! So tragic.
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Andrea Petersen gave props (27 Apr 2009):
It is very tragic and a lesson learned to not be in that big of a hurry...It really fits the theme of danger and also it is an excellent photojournalism shot telling a story
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Christopher Long gave props (27 Apr 2009):
What a tragedy
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Jamie Emmerson gave props (27 Apr 2009):
Wow. Fits the theme very well.
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Matt. (Deleted) gave props (27 Apr 2009):
No contest! Train are just to powerful.
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Stefi Failk gave props (27 Apr 2009):
WOW Super shot!!!
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Ron Schwartz gave props (27 Apr 2009):
Wow! It ain't worth it.
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Christopher J Chalk gave props (27 Apr 2009):
Tradgic but a true to life event!
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Tori Lindo gave props (27 Apr 2009):
Oh no!
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Maura Wolfson-Foster gave props (27 Apr 2009):
Excellent entry!!!!!!
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Gloria Childers gave props (27 Apr 2009):
Wowwwwww..what were they thinking.. :-(
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Michael F. O'Brien gave props (28 Apr 2009):
WOW! I am wondering how far the car was traged!
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Judy Wanamaker gave props (28 Apr 2009):
You have to wonder what could be so important to risk this happening. The answer, of course, is "nothing". I feel sadness for his family. A very sobering reminder to all of us, and a perfect entry for the theme.
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Michael Ball gave props (28 Apr 2009):
Very sad!!! Great shot!!! Perfect entry!!
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Jüri Vissak gave props (28 Apr 2009):
Beautiful composition!
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Benny R@mirez gave props (28 Apr 2009):
nice shot!
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Andrew Lorimer (Deleted) gave props (28 Apr 2009):
very powerful image well done !! but sad (:
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Rob Roy gave props (28 Apr 2009):
Unfortunately the driver cannot benefit from this lesson! SAD.
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Sonia Adam Murray gave props (28 Apr 2009):
A terrific capture of a horrific scene.
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Alexis Gerard gave props (28 Apr 2009):
Whoa....sobering image. What a document.
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Sarah Dudley gave props (28 Apr 2009):
"oops" does not really cover that.
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John Linton gave props (29 Apr 2009):
Jackass outtake? Great capture.
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Karen Lynch said (29 Apr 2009):
This is a good example of photojournalism as it tells the story without any words. As tragic as your caption is I would have guessed (unless the driver got out first) this would be a fatal crash. My great grandfather was killed by a train when he told his son to "beat the train." It was a tie. Luckily, my grandfather survived with several broken bones.
My only minor suggestion would be to crop the right side just enough to get the upper portion of the gate or pipe out of the frame as it wants to pull my eye away from the tragic shot you captured.
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dominic serrao gave props (29 Apr 2009):
powerful photograph!!
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Noah gave props (1 May 2009):
Wow, that's a powerful image. Sad indeed.
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Maurie A gave props (1 May 2009):
truly tragic :( this is a great shot!! It tells the WHOLE story without you having to say anything!!
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Lesley S gave props (1 May 2009):
What a capture. So many thoughts and emotions as I look at this picture. Very tragic - but definitely something to think long and hard about and learn from.
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molly . gave props (2 May 2009):
this is powerful. an image that tells a story. i wish that driver would've made a better decision.
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Erik Cardenas said (6 May 2009):
very moving image. this is a result in lack of patience.
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Linda Houghton gave props (7 May 2009):
OMG, What a powerful image.
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PINAKI SARKAR gave props (11 May 2009):
scary.a warning to errant drivers
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Hector rtiz gave props (17 May 2009):
every time i cross the rail road...this is what im thinking about it....
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Adel Almalki gave props (17 May 2009):
so sad. I'm with John W Decker. Great capture
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Ann Reece gave props (17 May 2009):
How sad for the driver and his family. Too bad he had to try to beat the train. Maybe seeing this photo will cause someone else to think twice when wanting to beat a train and just wait until it is gone before crossing.
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Andrew Bowman said (18 May 2009):
oops
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Ronnie Ginnever gave props (20 May 2009):
perfect entry!
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Joerg Schlagheck gave props (20 May 2009):
Ouuch!
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Graham said (26 May 2009):
Good thing the truck driver is dead, he wont get another chance to wreck another train driver's life.
Trains never face 'give-way' signs at grade crossings. Road vehicles do. -
Maria Cox gave props (8 Jun 2009):
This is a horrible tradgedy; but what a moment in time you captured!!! Great composition and detail!! Did you send this to your local paper or TV station?
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Howard Simpson gave props (25 Jun 2009):
Wow...nice shot.
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Ann Reece gave props (6 Aug 2009):
How tragic - never race a train at a crossing, you will loose!!!
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Lee Donahoe said (9 Aug 2009):
Aren't you glad you had your camera with you?
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Antje Sommer said (8 Nov 2009):
shocking, but well captured
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Fred Moskey gave props (9 Nov 2009):
All ties go to the train, nice shot, sad ending.
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Leanne Silva gave props (11 Dec 2009):
Yikes!
