From Google Maps it looks like Exposition Blvd. in this area has two lanes of traffic each way separated by a median containing two sets of track. The crossovers appear to be controlled by stop lights. It would be nice if the article had a little more information on the circumstances. Did the car have the right of way? Was the driver cited or arrested? Were the traffic lights functioning?
The traffic lights are set for the trolley to have the right of way at these intersections. The driver of the Hyundai ignored the light.