=====Accident    6 ===== RR report 039823011 =====Crossing ID=234716B =====

On Mar 16, 1998 a FREIGHT TRAIN operated by CSX Transportation
hit a TRUCK at approximately  8:15AM in Michigan in ALLEGAN county
on 102ND ST. road. The incident occurred in/near PULLMAN city.
The TRUCK had been traveling in an easternly direction at 005 Mph.

The rail equipment was reported to have been traveling at 048 Mph
with  2 locomotive(s) and  40 cars(s). It was clear, during the day and the
temperature was  30.

The railroad was operating on main line track over a public road crossing.
The 40 year old male driver was moving on the crossing and was reported to have
stopped then proceeded.  There was  1 occupant(s) in the vehicle.
The view of the track was not obstructed.

There were  1 death(s) and   1 injuries in this incident.
A Railroad Injury/Illness Report (form FRA-55a) was also filed.

The railroad was transporting hazardous material.
A Rail Equipment Accident Report (form FRA 6180-54) was also filed.


The crossing was protected by:
    Standard flashing lights, Bells (audible), Crossbucks
     


WESTBOUND TRUCK ON 102ND AVE.  DROVE INTO THE PATH ON NORTHBOUND TRAIN AT F
LASHER CROSSING.