Utah Driver Escapes SUV Seconds Before Train Collision

A driver in Layton, Utah, narrowly avoided disaster after fleeing their SUV moments before it was struck by a passenger train, causing significant damage but no injuries.

The incident occurred on February 4, 2025, when a white SUV was rear-ended by a truck, pushing it onto train tracks at a crossing in Layton, Utah.
The driver attempted to reverse but hit the crossing gate arm, leaving the vehicle partially on the tracks before deciding to exit just before impact.
A Utah Transit Authority (UTA) FrontRunner train, traveling at 67 mph before emergency brakes were applied, struck the SUV at 32 mph, causing six-figure damages to the train and infrastructure.
Authorities emphasized that crossing gate arms are designed to break away in emergencies and urged drivers to prioritize safety by pushing through if necessary.
The viral video of the crash, shared widely on social media, sparked discussions about driver panic and railroad crossing safety, with no injuries reported in the incident.