Driver Hurt After Crash With Train in Lincoln
A driver was injured after colliding with a westbound train at a north Lincoln railroad crossing.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Accidents
A northbound Chevy Cavalier collided with a westbound train at the 33rd Street railroad crossing in north Lincoln, just south of Cornhusker Highway, on Friday, November 6, 2026, shortly before 9 p.m. The driver, the only person in the vehicle, was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Why it matters
Drivers attempting to cross activated railroad crossings face severe danger from oncoming trains, and incidents like this highlight the risk to motorists in Lincoln. The crash underscores the importance of heeding crossing gates and warning lights.
The crash at the 33rd Street crossing remains under investigation. The driver was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries, and no charges have been reported.
The details
The driver allegedly attempted to drive around the activated railroad crossing gates and warning lights. The vehicle failed to clear the tracks in time and was struck by the westbound train.
Timeline
Friday, November 6, 2026, shortly before 9 p.m.: Crash occurs at the 33rd Street railroad crossing.
Legal Context
Collisions at railroad grade crossings are tracked nationally by the Federal Railroad Administration, which records incidents where vehicles are struck by trains. Incidents involving drivers who go around activated gates remain a recurring category in those records.
Drivers near the 33rd Street crossing in north Lincoln should expect potential delays while the investigation is conducted. Motorists are reminded that railroad gates and warning lights signal that a train is approaching and that crossings should not be attempted once activated.
The takeaway
Never attempt to drive around activated railroad gates, since trains cannot stop quickly and a crossing that looks clear can become fatal in seconds.
Further reading
For more on similar incidents, see our Accidents coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Lincoln - KLIN - 1400 AM.
