Investigation is continuing into a collision with a train last week that sent a 38-year-old New Liskeard man to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police were called to the Golf Course Road crossing outside New Liskeard at around 8:20 a.m. September 3. Police say an eastbound pick-up was crossing the tracks when it was struck by a northbound train. The driver, the truck’s only occupant, was taken by ambulance to hospital. The collision prompted police to remind the public to be wary when approaching railway tracks. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)
TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) — A 38-year-old New Liskeard man received non life-threatening injuries when the westbound pickup he was driving collided with a northbound train on Golf Course Road in Dymond Township Thursday morning, September 3.
The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported that the man was taken to hospital where he was treated for his injuries. Police stated there were no other occupants in the vehicle.
The freight train remained on the track, and no freight cars were damaged in the collision.
Police were notified of the collision at 8:22 a.m.
Police responded to the scene, along with the Temiskaming ambulance service and the Dymond fire department.
As of 11:30 a.m., September 3, Golf Course Road remained closed.
Police asked that people do not call the OPP Provincial Communications Centres for road advisory updates or road condition information.
Police stated that the investigation is ongoing and further information will be released as it becomes available.
The Temiskaming OPP added that they “would like to remind motorists that they shall be cautious and familiar with the laws regarding approaching a railway. Speeding, disobeying traffic controls (lights and/or signs), and failing to yield right-of-way accounts for many preventable collisions. Please drive defensively and safe.”