I Googled the accident. All the reports are sketchy. Brentwood is a rural area about 60 miles east of San Francisco. This was a dirt road. Amtrak trains are allowed to go 79 mph in this area. The reports indicated that train / vehicle accidents happen several times per year in this area (not necessarily at this crossing). There are many other private crossing in the area. This is farm country. It is a tragedy for everyone involved. NH Joe
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