Kansas

James Covington, Lyle Covington Injured in Train Accident at Merchant St in Emporia, KS

Published on: June 7, 2022

Date of Accident
June 6, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
James Covington, Lyle Covington
Type of Accident
Commercial Train
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Merchant St, Emporia, KS, USA

What Happened

Emporia Police are investigating a train crash that injured two people at Merchant St in Emporia, KS on June 5th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 12:36 p.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer was attempted to reverse into the lot of a business as a train approached. Police say the crossing arms for the railroad lowered and the truck had not moved prior to the collision. The driver of the truck, 66-year-old James Covington and a passenger, 69-year-old Lyle Covington, both suffered serious injuries and were hospitalized. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Emporia Police
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer, Train
Road/Highway
Merchant St
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer was struck by a train

Request a Police Report

Get Police Report

Already have the police report? You might need an "Open Records Packet"

If that's not enough information, you might need an Open Records Packet. An ORP is essentially all evidence that the authorities have collected. It usually contains photos, witness statements, measurements, and more and goes way beyond the police report.

Request an ORP See an Example