NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Police have charged a man in connection with a fatal train accident on January 16 at 1901 Remount Rd.
According to ABC News 4, Milton Carson, 59, was driving west on Remount Rd when he drove around lowered crossing arms at a set of train tracks. Carson’s vehicle was struck on the passenger side by an Amtrak train.
First responders pronounced Carson’s passenger, Clinton Proctor, 57, dead at the scene of the accident. Firefighters extricated Carson from the vehicle and transported him to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Authorities have charged Carson with DUI resulting in death. He is being held without bond.
The North Charleston train accident attorneys at Crantford Meehan are here to fight for your rights if you have lost a loved one in a train accident that was not their fault. You can reach us to schedule a free consultation to review your case by calling (843) 396-3840 or completing this contact form.
