RO-1995-119Diesel Multiple Unit, collision with motor vehicle, Ranui, 17 November 1995
Rail
Published date
16 May 1996
Accident/Incident date
17 November 1995
Status
Published
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Executive summary
A car travelling south-west on Metcalfe Road, Ranui on 17 November 1995 moved onto the level crossing while a train was approaching. The level crossing alarms, consisting of flashing lights and bells, were operating. A collision resulted in which the front seat passenger was killed. The causal factor was the car driver's fitness for driving. Safety issues identified were the dangers associated with motor vehicle driver fatigue.
That the LTSA review its road safety strategies to determine the best means of educating drivers on the dangers associated with driver fatigue and the most effective means of publicising ways of avoiding driver fatigue.
