January 3, 2023 - Joaquin was the scene of an incident involving a passenger car and a freight train Wednesday, December 28, 2022.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) State Trooper Keith Jones, at 11:20am a white 2018 Ford Explorer driven by Jimmy Glenn Coulter, 86, of Joaquin was traveling from East Saddle Street toward Southern Avenue when he crossed the railroad tracks. As he crossed the tracks, the arms from the railroad track crossing gates came down, which forced Coulter to bring the vehicle to a stop.
Being unable to clear the tracks, the Explorer was struck by a Kansas City Southern Mexico train. The train was eventually able to come to a stop and the Explorer was pushed just off the train tracks.
No injuries were reported as a result of the crash and the vehicle was towed from the scene. No citations were issued due to no offense having taken place.
Assisting at the scene were additional units with DPS, Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department and Roy Cheatwood, Constable Precinct 3.
