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Car v. train crash leads to DUI arrest

By Lauren Keene
From page A3 | March 12, 2013 | 1 Comment

An Elk Grove man lost not only his freedom Sunday morning following a drunken driving arrest, but also his car when it totaled by a freight train.

California Highway Patrol officers say Roberto Mercado, 42, was under the influence of alcohol when his Chevy Tahoe drifted off the roadway and struck a wooden barrier at County Roads 105 and 32A east of Davis at about 3:20 a.m. Despite the collision, Mercado drove onto the railroad tracks, which caused the vehicle to become stuck, CHP Officer Cindy Leal said.

Mercado walked away the vehicle, which then was struck by the freight train. Investigating officers said Mercado showed signs of intoxication and took him into custody. He was booked at the Yolo County Jail, Leal said.

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Alan MillerMarch 12, 2013 - 8:21 am
This is the third train vs. car collision at this site so far this year! This has always been a problem crossing, and collisions have resulted in several deaths. Grade separation is extremely expensive. However, if Davis could lobby for funding to separate this crossing, perhaps Union Pacific would be (ever so slightly less) hostile to allowing a pedestrian crossing at the Amtrak station in exchange.
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