Amtrak sued the truck company involved in a Nevada crash that killed six and injured many more last Friday morning.
The crash occurred when the truck driver slammed into the train through the crossing gate in Nevada. About 200 passengers were on the California Zephyr at the time, traveling from Chicago to Emeryville, Ca.
The 43-year-old driver was one of those killed in the accident. The National Transportation and Safety Board is still investigating the accident and said it may take up to a year to complete the investigation.
Amtrak is suing the John Davis Trucking Company, based in Nevada, for unspecified damages, including loss of its train cars, loss of business and expenses associated with the clean-up and investigation.
The lawsuit is the second in connection with the accident. Earlier this week, an Amtrak attendee sued the trucking company for negligence.
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