{"id":114698,"date":"2024-10-16T06:48:11","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T23:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=114698"},"modified":"2024-10-16T06:48:11","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T23:48:11","slug":"operator-killed-after-nj-transit-river-line-train-crashed-into-fallen-tree-in-mansfield-township-identified-as-single-mother-of-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=114698","title":{"rendered":"Operator killed after NJ Transit River Line train crashed into fallen tree in Mansfield Township identified as single mother of 3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"prism-article-body\">\n<p class=\"EkqkG nlgHS yuUao MvWXB TjIXL aGjvy ebVHC\"><span class=\"oyrPY qlwaB AGxeB\">MANSFIELD TWP., New Jersey (WPVI) &#8212; <\/span>The family of the operator of an NJ Transit light rail train <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/6abc.com\/post\/1-killed-6-injured-after-tree-falls-light-rail-train-mansfield-township-new-jersey\/15427069\/\">who was killed in a crash on Monday in Mansfield Twp.<\/a> plans to take legal action.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy\">The victim has been identified as 41-year-old Jessica Haley, a single mother of three boys from Levittown, Pennsylvania, according to Kila Baldwin, the attorney retained to represent the family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy\">Her sons are 13, 8, and 6.<\/p>\n<div class=\"oLzSq QrHMO fnRUo pvsTF EhJPu vPlOC zNYgW OsTsW RMeqy daRVX ISNQ sKyCY eRftA acPPc MENS nFwaT MCnQE mEeeY SmBjI xegrY rPLsU iulOd NIuqO zzscu lzDCc aHUBM IEgzD OjMNy eQqcx SVqKB GQmdz jaoD VWDdR ONJdw vrZxD OnRTz gbbfF roDbV GPGwb oMlSS gfNzt oJhud eXZcf zhVlX \">\n<div>\n<div class=\"InlineImage GpQCA lZur asrEW \" data-testid=\"prism-inline-image\">\n<figure class=\"kzIjN GNmeK pYrtp dSqFO \" data-testid=\"prism-figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Photos of Jessica Haley\" class=\"hsDdd vBqtr KrDt zFTjo hakZw HlUVI \" data-testid=\"prism-image\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.abcotvs.com\/dip\/images\/15431752_101524-wpvi-Jessica-Haley-split-img.jpg\"\/><figcaption\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"EkqkG nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy\">&#8220;The family is understandably devastated and intends to pursue this matter to the fullest extent of the law to prevent anyone from ever suffering the same fate,&#8221; Baldwin said in a statement on behalf of the family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy\">Haley worked for Alstom Transportation, as did her sister Rebecca.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy\">Baldwin says trees along the NJ Transit River Line route have been an issue for years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy\">&#8220;There have been trains in recent years that have hit trees, albeit smaller ones,&#8221; Baldwin said in an interview with Action News. &#8220;At one point some of the dangerous trees were marked with X&#8217;s but they were never taken down or trimmed.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy\">She said train operators made a suggestion to their supervisors about early-morning trains.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy\">&#8220;That they run a track car along the railway first to make sure that it cleared off any debris or trees that might be down,&#8221; said Baldwin. &#8220;And obviously that wasn&#8217;t done here.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy\">The accident happened just after 6 a.m. on Monday on the New Jersey River Line Light Rail track near US 130.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy\">The train was traveling southbound from Trenton when it struck a tree just north of Roebling Station.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy\">Chopper 6 flew overhead the scene shortly after the crash, where a large piece of a tree could be seen under the front of the train.<\/p>\n<div class=\"oLzSq QrHMO fnRUo pvsTF EhJPu vPlOC zNYgW OsTsW RMeqy daRVX ISNQ sKyCY eRftA acPPc MENS nFwaT MCnQE mEeeY SmBjI xegrY rPLsU iulOd NIuqO zzscu lzDCc aHUBM IEgzD OjMNy eQqcx SVqKB GQmdz jaoD VWDdR ONJdw vrZxD OnRTz gbbfF roDbV GPGwb oMlSS gfNzt oJhud eXZcf zhVlX \">\n<div class=\"WrapperInlineVideo\">\n<div class=\"VideoCaption nMMea bNYiy Mjgpa dGwha DDmxa jgKNG RGHCC aBIU eEzcu lZur \" data-testid=\"prism-caption\">\n<p><span class=\"hsDdd OOSI GpQCA lZur VlFaz \" data-testid=\"prism-truncate\"><span><span class=\"gtOSm FbbUW tUtYa vOCwz EQwFq yCufu eEak Qmvg nyTIa SRXVc vzLa jgBfc WXDas CiUCW kqbG zrdEG txGfn ygKVe BbezD UOtxr CVfpq xijV soGRS XgdC sEIlf daWqJ \">One person is dead and 23 others are injured after a train accident Monday morning in Mansfield Township, New Jersey.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"EkqkG nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy\">Haley was killed and 23 passengers were injured. The injured passengers are all expected to be okay.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy\">Service on the River Line resumed Tuesday afternoon. The Action Cam was there as passengers boarded trains again at the Roebling Station.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy\">In the statement, Baldwin said they intend to file a <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.house.gov\/doing-business-with-the-house\/leases\/federal-tort-claims-act\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">tort claims act (FTCA)<\/a>. An FTCA allows people to file claims against the federal government in cases, such as wrongful death.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy\">Baldwin said they are filing the FTCA against New Jersey Transit, Alstom Transportation, as well as several other entities, for &#8220;failure of the responsible parties to inspect these tracks and keep them clear.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy\">Action News has reached out to NJ Transit for comment but we have not yet heard back. Alstom Transportation said it is offering support for its employees.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy\">&#8220;It is the duty of all companies who operate trains to ensure the tracks are clear for the safety of everyone on those trains, including the operators of the trains, like Ms. Haley,&#8221; Baldwin said. &#8220;This never should have happened, and we will be investigating the case carefully to hold all responsible parties accountable.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy\">Baldwin also claims that there had been a landslide in the area near the crash recently and that a &#8220;small retaining wall&#8221;  was built in a section to &#8220;prevent debris from falling on the track.&#8221; However, Baldwin noted that the specific section where the accident occurred had &#8220;no protection.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy\">New Jersey Transit Police are investigating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Copyright \u00a9 2024 WPVI-TV. 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