WEB Note: VSP clarifies for WEB the man was in the vehicle at the time of the accident. VSP says the car hit the train as opposed to train hits car. In any case, impact was made and the official report is below:
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MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 13D300062
TROOPER: Blais
STATION: Royalton
CONTACT#: 802-234-9933
DATE/TIME: 1/6/13 1134am
LOCATION: Sharhart Rd at RR Crossing by Wood Ln, Sharon, VT
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Thomas Hunt
AGE:73
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: White River Junction, VT
DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: 2010 Blue Hyundai Accent GLS
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Extensive passenger side and rear damage.
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: AMTRACK
DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: AMTRACK train # 57
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: minimal front end damage
INJURIES
V1/ Thomas Hunt/ back injury
HOSPITAL: DHMC, Hanover, NH
WEATHER: Cloudy
ROAD COND: snow covered
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 1/6/13 VSP, Hartford Police, and Hartford Fire were dispatched to a car vs
train accident at approximately 1130. Hartford Police and Hartford fire arrived
to find the operator Thomas Hunt out of his vehicle. Hunt explained that he
attempted to stop for the oncoming train however he slid onto the tracks due to
snow covered road conditions. Hunt’s vehicle was struck on the passenger rear
at the rear tire. Hunt’s car was thrown approximately 50 feet and came to rest
against a tree down a steep embankment. Hunt was transported to DHMC in Hanover
by Hartford Rescue after complaining of back pain.
Investigation on scene revealed that Hunt failed to stop at a posted stop sign
on the east side of the railroad tracks. Hunt was admitted to DHMC with
unspecified injuries. This accident remains under investigation by VSP at this
time.
Julia Carlisle
Woodstock Early Bird 