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Louisville Accident Involves Train

A Louisville accident involving a train that strikes a car nearly leaves two seriously injured. The incident took place at approximately 3:00 AM on Sunday morning, December 20, 2009 at the intersection of Main Street and Depot Street in Louisville.

According to reports, a Ford Focus traveling down Main Street became stuck on the railroad tracks early in the morning when a Burlington Northern train slammed into the car about five minutes later. The driver, Michael D. Clark, 24, of Lincoln, and his passenger, Ashley A. Clark, 23, of Lincoln, were able to exit the car before the train struck it.

Rescue workers from the Louisville Fire and Rescue and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident scene that involved the car and train. Deputies believe that alcohol was a contributing factor to the accident. As a matter of fact, Clark was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. He was reported as having a blood-alcohol content of two times the legal limit. The legal limit is .08.

The extent of the injuries, if any, was not made known. It is also unknown whether either of the occupants were taken to a nearby hospital.

The accident is still under investigation by local authorities. An arraignment date has not yet been set for Clark.

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