Hanover Man Possibly Struck by Train Undergoes Multiple Surgeries
According to a recent news article, on December 13, 2009 a 21-year-old man woke up seriously injured on the train tracks dividing Anne Arundel and Howard Counties in Maryland. The man was dehydrated with a pounding headache, had torn pants, was wearing one shoe and his legs were throbbing in pain. The last thing he remembered was doing the “Cha Cha Slide” at his company’s Christmas party and claims that he has no idea how he ended up on the train tracks.
Unable to walk, the man reportedly dragged himself along the rail-bed for several hours before crawling down the embankment to Dorsey Rd. before sunrise. Upon finding a passerby, he explained that he was struck by a train, and was eventually taken to Baltimore Washington Medical Center before being transferred to the Maryland Shock Trauma Center.
Reports indicate that the man and his family live near Ohio Avenue which runs parallel to the railroad tracks used by CSX, Amtrak and MARC trains, and that the area has no fence or railing to prevent someone from walking onto the tracks. Howard County police walked the tracks looking for clues, but only found the man’s missing shoe about 50 feet south of the train station.
The man underwent extensive surgery to rebuild his knee and set his leg with bolts and wires. Since the accident on December 29, the man has had numerous surgeries on his injured leg.
By law, train crossings must have properly maintained equipment and signals. If you, or a loved one, have been involved in a train accident, you may be able to seek compensation for medical bills, surgeries and loss of wages. Call the skilled Meng & Alpert Southern Maryland train accident attorneys at 866-444-6363 for a free and comprehensive case consultation today.
Source report: http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/nbh/2010/02/08-32/Struck-by-a-train-Hanover-man-wakes-up-on-tracks.html
