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Vehicle struck by express train in Menlo Park
Crimes & Incidents, posted by Editor, Palo Alto Online, on Apr 14, 2012 at 7:24 pm

A mother and daughter were transported to a hospital on Friday evening, April 13, after their Saab was struck by an express train in Menlo Park, a Caltrain spokeswoman said.

Read the full story here Web Link posted Saturday, April 14, 2012, 2:14 PM

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Posted by ODB, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood, on Apr 14, 2012 at 7:24 pm

California Vehicle Code Section 22526(c):

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Posted by anon, a resident of another community, on Apr 14, 2012 at 9:02 pm

Poor kid. I'm guessing she's just starting to drive with her learner's permit if her mom was in the car with her and she got put in a position where she got stuck on the tracks. I wish people were more able to let their physical belongings go when in danger; simply jumping out of the car could have prevented the injuries.

Hopefully everybody involved recovers quickly and completely.

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