This probably doesn't belong here because it technically isn't a grade crossing accident...but it does involve Amtrak and a pedestrian...so whoever wants to move this to an appropriate spot be my guest...I didn't see another category it fits into..
Anyways....here's the link below; sounds like the kid had earphones and was walking with his back towards the train...
illinoistrains wrote:wow what an idiot, thats what you get for walking on the tracks.
YEP
i bet his family is curently sueing the railroad for not putting upa big fence on there right-of-way
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