Driver charged after collision with train in Hamilton last month

Hamilton police have charged a 38-year-old female driver with dangerous operation following a collision with a train in February.

Police were called shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 21 for reports of a collision with a train in the area of Cochrane and Hixon roads.

A 38-year-old woman reportedly drove her vehicle into the railway crossing on Cochrane as a train was approaching and collided with the eastbound locomotive.

There was a 2-year-old passenger in the vehicle at the time and Hamilton EMS Supt. Dave Thompson said paramedics transported the child to a pediatric trauma centre in stable condition.

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The woman was taken to another trauma centre in stable condition.

Police have now charged the 38-year-old driver with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and criminal negligence.

She was released from custody pending a court appearance scheduled for April 16.

Police say their traffic safety unit continues to investigate this collision and anyone with information is asked to contact Staff Sgt. Hannah Carter at 905-546-3948 or by email at hcarter@hamiltonpolice.ca