A 16-year-old driver and the teen’s sister safely escaped from a stalled car before it was hit by a train Thursday night in Long County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The crash happened at approximately 9 p.m. at the Macon Street railroad crossing. A GSP spokesperson said the vehicle stalled during heavy rain. The teenage driver and the driver’s sister were able to get out safely before the train arrived. The driver called local authorities, and Long County Sheriff’s Office deputies reached the crossing before the collision. However, officials said the deputies were unable to stop the approaching train. The train struck the empty vehicle, throwing it approximately 90 feet from the point of impact. We will keep you updated as this story develops.
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