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Scene of deadly crash in Jefferson, LA where driver of 2002 Camry was killed after crossing railroad tracks and crashing into oncoming Amtrak passenger train on April 21, 2011.<\/p><\/div>\n
The community of Jefferson is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana in the southern part of the state about 7 miles west of New Orleans.<\/p>\n
The accident occurred around 10:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of Central Ave. where there is a series of rail crossings one after another.<\/p>\n
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Location of fatal train crash with car in Jefferson, LA where several railroad tracks cross Central Ave. under the expressway overpass.<\/p><\/div>\n
The driver was identified as Lisa Kosche, 41 years old from Jefferson. According to authorities she was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n
According to Jefferson Parish deputies Koshe was driving south on Central Ave in her silver 2002 Toyota Camry when she crossed the tracks into the path of the train.<\/p>\n
Witnesses say that Koshe ignored the grossing guard which functioned properly and which was in the down position when the collision occurred.<\/p>\n
It is not clear why Koshe ignored the crossing guard. It appears she may have driven around it.<\/p>\n
The Amtrak passenger train was traveling from Chicago, IL on its way to New Orleans and was carrying carrying 100 passengers at the time of the accident.<\/p>\n
Fortunately, no railroad workers or passengers were injured in the incident and the train appears to have suffered minimal damage.<\/p>\n
Authorities are holding the train until the investigation into the accident has been completed.<\/p>\n
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