George Read Killed, 3 Injured in Clint Train Crash on Alameda Avenue

Clint, Texas (September 15, 2019) – One of the four people who were injured in a train crash Friday afternoon at a Clint railroad crossing has died, according to the deputies.

The crash occurred at about 2:00 p.m. September 13, in the 12200 block of Alameda Avenue.

Witnesses said crossing signal lights were flashing when the car attempted to cross over a set of double tracks and was hit by an oncoming train. The train pushed the car down the tracks until the train came to a stop.

The car driver, a 45-year-old woman, and her passengers, ages 79, 80 and 81, were taken to the hospital in unknown conditions. 80-year-old George Read was ejected in the crash. He later died.

The crash closed FM 110 at Railroad and Celum at Railroad.

Motorists were urged to seek alternate routes.

The authorities are investigating the crash.