Truck_train_incident Devon MT RISK 2.ppt

12-18-2008
Hirail truck 17561 was struck by Westbound QCHCPTL3 13A at MP 1042.3 at 1030 hours on Hiline sub between Devon and Lothair. No injuries occurred—the track inspector exited truck prior to impact.

Track inspector was four miles out of his track authority when collision occurred.

Additionally, the HLCS was not being properly used--the thumbwheel was in N/A.

1. Truck train incident
Devon, MT.
12-18-2008
Hirail truck 17561 was struck by Westbound QCHCPTL3 13A at MP 1042.3 at
1030 hours on Hiline sub between Devon and Lothair. No injuries occurred—
the track inspector exited truck prior to impact.
Track inspector was four miles out of his track authority when collision
occurred.
Additionally, the HLCS was not being properly used--the thumbwheel was in
N/A.