Metro-North Train Sped at 82 M.P.H. Ahead of Curve in Fatal Crash
The Metro-North Railroad train that ran off tracks is being investigated for the cause of the incident. The train engineer operating the locomotive is in the hospital, and the case has been investigated for criminal intent. After testing him for drug and alcohol, they found "no criminal intent." Officials believe he was going above the maximum at the turn, which is 30 mph. Even on straight paths, the max speed is 70 mph, well under the 82 mph traveling locomotive.
Seriously dude. Did you just zone out or something? How did you not realize that you were speeding at a crazy rate? Even if you didn't, was there not someone monitoring the train to see that it was above the maximum speed? You would think that in the 21st century, we would be smart enough to invent an alarm that notifies the operator and the home base that a vehicle is traveling at undesirable speeds (whether that be too fast, or too slow). C'Mon, 'Murica! Tell me what you think...
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