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Published: 2013-02-21 09:59:00
Updated: 2013-02-21 10:28:36

Posted: February 21

One killed after train hits car in Battleboro

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Battleboro, N.C. — A 22-year-old Rocky Mount man died late Wednesday after an Amtrak train hit a car at a railroad crossing in Battleboro, in Nash County, police said. 

According to investigators, the car was stopped on a crossing near the intersection of Battleboro Avenue and Railroad Street about 11:45 p.m. when the southbound train hit it. The car was between the downed crossing arms, police said.

Justin Lamar Alston died in the wreck, and another person in the car was airlifted to Vidant Hospital in Greenville. His name was not released.

A third person inside the car was not injured, and no injuries were reported on the Amtrak train. 

Officials from five agencies responded to the crash to assist victims.

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Sorry to hear this,, However there is more to this story.
Click to view my profile oleguy
February 22, 2013 10:01 a.m.
@baldchip...

The current Amtrak engines weigh close to 300,000# and that doesn't include the weight of the train..

I have no clue why people want to stop on the tracks.
Rolling Along
February 21, 2013 5:58 p.m.
"Just wish articles would stop saying the train hits cars." - caniacman

Unfortunately, the accident will STILL be logged as the train hit the car. That is a sad fact.

The real cause of the accident may have died with the young man. Maybe the survivors will tell the family what was happening in the car before the accident. Then again, maybe the family would prefer not to know.

So sad for everyone that knows these people. I hope that they can find comfort during this horrible time.
CuriousT
February 21, 2013 5:12 p.m.
Never understand these things either. Has to involve alcohol drugs or ignorance or all three you would think. Or just a death wish of some sort. Not like the train can chase you. Only have to move couple feet either way to avoid it.
Click to view my profile zonk
February 21, 2013 2:11 p.m.
This is a terrible tragedy. I'd be interested in a follow-up to this article outlining what the survivors have to say about why the car was on the tracks with the train coming. I am always puzzled at how car drivers end up in front of oncoming trains. This doesn't have to happen.
carolinaflyboy72
February 21, 2013 1:31 p.m.
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