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BNSF Railroad Worker Killed By Train in Minneapolis

Matt Peschong — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:31:18 +0000

A 17-year veteran with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway lost his life in an unusual accident Tuesday morning. Officials reported that Samuel Lundy, 44, was using a remote device to move the train backward, when the last rail car jumped the tracks and pinned him against the building.

The accident occurred at the railway yard located at NE 37th Street and East River Road. They were dropping off loaded cars at a customer facility.

Emergency crews were called to the scene. Lundy was pronounced dead at the scene. He is survived by a wife and three children.

The Minneapolis Police Department was assisting at the scene. It is not clear what caused the car to derail. No one else was injured.

Minneapolis Third Party Liability Attorney

Work accident cases can be very complex. A lawsuit cannot be brought against the employer. But if an accident occurs at another location, a third party liability claim is one way to pursue compensation for an injury or wrongful death. Steven Terry, Chuck Slane, and Rich Ruohonen have decades of combined experience handling difficult wrongful death claims. Contact us at 612-362-0000. We will do all of the paperwork, negotiate with the insurance companies, and file your claim.

Police Chase in Minneapolis, 4 Cars Hit

Matt Peschong — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:09:42 +0000

Police were doing surveillance in Minneapolis, near Bloomington, Saturday morning when the suspect realized he was being watched. He stole a car and led police on a chase onto the Crosstown Highway, to northbound 35W, and exited Diamond Lake Road, hitting three cars en route.

Minneapolis Police were tracking the man because he was suspected of being involved in a property crimes ring. The man became aware that he was being followed and fled in a stolen car.

Richfield Police assisted the Minneapolis Police on the ground and the State Patrol helicopter helped with tracking from the air. After the car exited Diamond Lake Road, the driver headed through South Minneapolis to 46th and Portland. At that point, the driver crashed into a fourth car. He abandoned the stolen car and fled on foot, but was captured in the 4600 block of Portland Avenue.

Minneapolis Car Accident Lawyer

Car accidents can be scary under normal circumstances. The fear is multiplied in chase-crash scenarios. Our Minneapolis Car Accident Lawyers will work tirelessly to represent personal injury victims. We will negotiate with the insurance companies, do all of the paperwork, and file your claim. Call 612-362-0000 or contact us online.

Minneapolis Pedestrian Hit by Metro Transit Train

Matt Peschong — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:48:27 +0000

A pedestrian was hit by a Light Rail train on Sunday night, about 10:30 p.m., on Hiawatha Avenue near 32nd Street East. Metro Transit Police and Minneapolis Police are still trying to determine why the man was walking so close to the tracks.

The man suffered a leg injury. He was conscious and talking at the time he was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center.

The transit system closed down for an hour and they used buses to transport passengers. Accident protocol is for the train conductor to be tested for drugs and alcohol.

Minneapolis Pedestrian Injury Attorney

Our Minneapolis Pedestrian Injury Attorneys are skilled, ethical litigators. We will seek justice in your pedestrian accident case. Our partners have once again been named Minnesota Super Lawyers by Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine. Call 612-362-0000 or contact us.