Hyundai Sonata was struck by a Union Pacific train while traveling through Gowrie
May 10, 2026 | Gowrie, IA
A 62-year-old Colorado woman suffered serious injuries when the car she was riding in was struck by a Union Pacific train.
What happened in the crash?
Mary Harrison, 62, was seriously injured after a Hyundai Sonata was struck by a northbound Union Pacific train on Lincoln Street in Gowrie.
According to police, Mary Harrison was a passenger in a Hyundai Sonata driven by a 45-year-old man traveling eastbound on Lincoln Street at about 3:21 p.m. when a northbound Union Pacific train hit the vehicle. Harrison was airlifted to a hospital for treatment.
The collision remains under investigation.
- Date: May 10
- Location: Lincoln Street, Gowrie, IA
- Vehicle: Hyundai Sonata
- Train: Northbound Union Pacific
- Injuries: Serious, life-flight transport
Why do these accidents happen?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports roughly 2,000 vehicle and pedestrian strikes at highway-rail crossings each year. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show an average of more than 400 fatalities annually from these incidents. Common factors include track issues, signal problems, mechanical failures, and driver actions.
| Source | Annual Incidents | Annual Fatalities |
|---|
| National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | About 2,000 | Not Available |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Not Available | 400+ |
Legal Insights
In cases such as this, an independent investigation by a qualified attorney can help protect evidence and the rights of those involved.
“A skilled attorney can protect a client from train companies, which often send their own investigators to crash sites and possess a variety of resources they can utilize to defend themselves. Serving as an advocate, an attorney can help compassionately guide an injured victim during this difficult time, while vigorously protecting their legal rights and best interests.”
— Candice Bond, managing partner at Bond Legal.
Key takeaways include:
- Prompt evidence preservation strengthens any potential claim
- Victims may seek compensation for medical costs, future care, pain and suffering, and emotional distress
- Legal guidance can clarify options without adding stress during recovery
Mary Harrison may have grounds to pursue a personal injury claim. Compensation could cover medical expenses, ongoing treatment, and related damages.
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