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2 dead after train crashes into vehicle in Liberty County, DPS says

The crash happened at the crossing near N. Martin Luther King Drive and W. Main St. in Ames, according to Union Pacific.

AMES, Texas — Two people were killed in Liberty County Monday morning when a train crashed into their vehicle. 

The Texas Department of Public Safety said at about 10:27 a.m., a 2019 Toyota Rav 4 was traveling north on FM 160, just north of Highway 90, when it disregard the activated railroad crossing arms and was hit by a train.

There were two people in the Toyota. The driver was identified as Linda Warren Durio, 63. The passenger was identified as Demetria Louise Semien, 48.

There were three people on the train, including the engineer. None of them were injured.

This is an ongoing investigation. 

 

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