RICHMOND, Texas – Authorities are looking into what led up to a deadly crash involving a train and a truck in Fort Bend County.
Officials with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said they were called to the scene on FM 2759 and FM 762 in Richmond, Texas, around 6:45 a.m.
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Preliminary investigations suggest the dump truck was on Nelson Lane heading toward FM 2579 before getting hit by the train, killing the driver.
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Two people operating the train, officials said, were also taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
It’s unclear what caused the crash, but FBCSO investigators confirmed the area is dimly lit and there are no stop signs or barriers at the intersection.
“FBCSO Investigators can confirm Nelson Lane is a dirt road and while the railroad crossing is marked, there are no lights, stop signs, or barriers at the intersection,” a spokesperson said in a written statement. “At this time, Nelson Lane at the railroad remains closed.”
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This is the second train crash KPRC 2 has covered since Monday, when a Union Pacific train hit an 18-wheeler near Klein Oak High School. No injuries were reported, however.
An investigation into the crash continues, and KPRC 2 will follow this story as more information becomes available.