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Commuter train derails in Glendale (Update: Crash escalates to criminal probe)
AP ^ | 01/26/05 | AP

Posted on 01/26/2005 6:42:20 AM PST by Pikamax

Commuter train derails in Glendale

Associated Press

GLENDALE, Calif. - A Metrolink commuter train derailed early Wednesday in this Los Angeles suburb, and firefighters were searching through the wreckage.

Television reports showed smoke coming from twisted wreckage at the scene of the crash, where two separate trains could be seen derailed.

The derailment in this Los Angeles suburb was near San Fernando Road and Chevy Chase Boulevard.

(Excerpt) Read more at mercurynews.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; US: California
KEYWORDS: california; deathpenalty; derailment; glendale; juanmanuelalvarez; losangeles; maneatingsuv; metrolink; murder; rail; socal; southerncalifornia; traincrashes; trainwreck; trainwrecks; transportation
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To: lainie

Gene Gleeson says Jeep driver did it purposefully to commit suicide, took off running at last minute, jumped out of Jeep at the last minute, changed his mind, then left.


181 posted on 01/26/2005 9:16:20 AM PST by bd476 (How many pings could a Ping List ping if a Ping List could ping Pings?)
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To: lainie

""Thanks for the info. The question we're watching now is who/where is the driver of that Jeep.""

Insurance scam maybe ?? - we get them all the time. This one may have gone very wrong...


182 posted on 01/26/2005 9:16:23 AM PST by UPcrawfish
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To: TomGuy

Local news suggests a suicide attempt and changed his mind when it looked too scary. I say homicide, regardless of the reason. This is a good argument for euthanasia, though.


183 posted on 01/26/2005 9:17:20 AM PST by granite (Why Are We In Iraq? Read my profile.)
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To: Bernard Marx

One of the guys they were interviewing on KNX said he hardly ever takes the train but did b/c of the rain today figuring it would surely be an easier way to get to work today...and far quicker. He was one of the relatively 'walking wounded' by comparison.


184 posted on 01/26/2005 9:17:46 AM PST by mfccinsd
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To: Bernard Marx
Compared with driving the 101, especially in the rain, this event won't deter me at all.

I agree. The trains are far more convenient than some of the freeways anyday.

185 posted on 01/26/2005 9:17:47 AM PST by Bella_Bru (You're about as funny as a case sensitive search engine.)
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Gene Gleeson veteran reporter of KABC TV for years. Has information from authorities, was driver's deliberate act of parking Jeep on tracks, changed mind about suicide at last minute and jumped out of train and left scene.


186 posted on 01/26/2005 9:17:59 AM PST by bd476 (How many pings could a Ping List ping if a Ping List could ping Pings?)
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To: Pikamax

7-LA reporting that driver of Jeep Cherokee had decided to commit suicide this morning, drove vehicle onto tracks, and changed mind at last moment and exited the vehicle.


187 posted on 01/26/2005 9:18:07 AM PST by TomGuy (America: Best friend or worst enemy. Choose wisely.)
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To: Rutles4Ever

True. I just read that they think he left his car there intentionally.


188 posted on 01/26/2005 9:20:12 AM PST by Bella_Bru (You're about as funny as a case sensitive search engine.)
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To: bd476
changed mind about suicide at last minute and jumped out of train and left scene.

He caused 9 deaths and over 100 fatalities as well as screwing up traffic for who knows how long. Help him fulfill his wish.

189 posted on 01/26/2005 9:21:16 AM PST by Bella_Bru (You're about as funny as a case sensitive search engine.)
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To: null and void
FOX News: vehicle was deliberately placed on tracks. Goosebumps on goosebumps here.
190 posted on 01/26/2005 9:22:33 AM PST by cake_crumb (Leftist Credo: "One Wing to Rule Them all and to the Dark Side Bind Them")
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To: Bella_Bru

There are five critical patients in one hospital. They're interviewing Glendale Memorial hospital spokesman now. Two are critical neuro patients, two are critical abdominal, and one has critical head injuries.


191 posted on 01/26/2005 9:23:17 AM PST by bd476 (How many pings could a Ping List ping if a Ping List could ping Pings?)
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To: TomGuy; Pikamax; granite; bd476; WestCoastGal; CedarDave; UPcrawfish
7-LA reporting that driver of Jeep Cherokee had decided to commit suicide this morning, drove vehicle onto tracks, and changed mind at last moment and exited the vehicle.

Unbelievable.

192 posted on 01/26/2005 9:23:51 AM PST by lainie
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Ten more patients on way to Glendale Memorial Hospital - this is not even a critical care hospital.


193 posted on 01/26/2005 9:24:52 AM PST by bd476 (God Bless those in harm's way and bring peace to those who have lost loved ones today.)
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To: TomGuy
"7-LA reporting that driver of Jeep Cherokee had decided to commit suicide this morning, drove vehicle onto tracks, and changed mind at last moment and exited the vehicle."

Oh my good lord. He wants suicide?? Give him the death penalty.

194 posted on 01/26/2005 9:24:58 AM PST by cake_crumb (Leftist Credo: "One Wing to Rule Them all and to the Dark Side Bind Them")
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To: All

Reporting now that a Jeep Grand Cherokee was left on the tracks. The driver is in custody.


196 posted on 01/26/2005 9:26:23 AM PST by kellynla (U.S.M.C. 1st Battalion,5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Div. Viet Nam 69&70 Semper Fi)
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To: lainie

What is strange is that they have determined that it was deliberate and an attempted suicide but they don't have the driver yet.


197 posted on 01/26/2005 9:26:41 AM PST by bd476 (God Bless those in harm's way and bring peace to those who have lost loved ones today.)
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To: bd476

oop -- there ya go, #196: driver in custody.

Homicide charges for sure.


198 posted on 01/26/2005 9:27:14 AM PST by lainie
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To: GaltMeister

Right. That was a massive train wreck!


199 posted on 01/26/2005 9:27:22 AM PST by Rennes Templar ("The future ain't what it used to be".........Yogi Berra)
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To: lainie

I do not think the driver is talking to anyone.
He is hiding somewhere after running away from the car after he decided not to commit suicide. He's alive but many others are not.

...Gee what a guy!


200 posted on 01/26/2005 9:27:48 AM PST by It's me
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