Jury Finds Railroad Mainly Responsible for Fatal 2015 Train-SUV Collision in New York
White Plains, NY — A New York jury has concluded that the Metro-North Railroad was primarily responsible for a catastrophic 2015 train collision that resulted in six deaths and numerous injuries. The commuter train crashed into an SUV at a suburban crossing, causing a fiery accident that has since sparked debates over railway safety and operational oversight. The verdict, arrived at on Tuesday, attributed 71% of the fault to Metro-North for the passenger fatalities and injuries, while the SUV’s driver, who also died in the crash, was found 29% liable for these outcomes. Additionally, the … Read more