A Summary Of Port Rail Accidents

(a) Why did CSX make a two-tiered offer? What effect does this structure have on the transaction?

At approximately 1:28 a.m., I arrived at the scene and met with Trooper Otten, who advised what had transpired prior to my arrival. Trooper Otten stated a blue 2014 Ford F-150, driven by Eric A. Wenzel, was traveling northbound on Illinois Route 4 south of Norton Lane. While traveling northbound, the blue Ford veered to the left and entered the southbound lane of the roadway. Once in the southbound lane, the front passenger’s side of the blue Ford struck the front passenger’s side of a southbound silver 2003 Ford F-150, driven by Alan L. Schilling. Trooper Otten stated both Mr. Wenzel and Mr. Schilling sustained incapacitating injuries in the collision Trooper Otten advised the silver Ford’s front seat passenger, Sarah L. Wagner-Schilling, sustained life-threatening injuries in the collision and was not expected to survive. Trooper Otten said Mr. Wenzel admitted to having been drinking prior to the collision and was suspected of driving under the influence. All three occupants had been transported from the scene

Margaret Harris (W) contacted me and told me she had witnessed the collision. Margaret stated she was stopped behind Cheryl's vehicle on the eastbound Hwy 18 off ramp to West Valley Hwy S, and Krystyna's vehicle was stopped next to, to the south of, Cheryl's vehicle in the right turn only lane. Margaret said the signal turned green, Cheryl's Impreza began to make a right turn onto West Valley Hwy S, but Krystyna's Odyssey went straight ahead through the intersection instead of turning right, and the front of Krystyna's vehicle struck the passenger side of Cheryl's vehicle.

On August 11, 2017 Police Officer Lawrence Lezewski, DSN 11428 manning vehicle 2426 and I (Probationary Police Officer James Harris III, DSN 0513) manning vehicle 2425 received a radio call for an “Assault” at North Broadway and Salisbury Street on a Bi-State Bus. Upon our arrival, we were met by victim Eddie Dickens and witness Willie Penson (Bi-State Bus Driver), who stated the following:

Upon arrival I met with the victim, Isaac Higgins. Isaac had just been discharged from HRMC for a "Flash Burn" that affected his eyes. Isaac and his mother, Deanna Ahern, advised that while walking north out of the hospital a white truck "squealing its tires” turned the wrong direction at a fast speed and almost hit them. Deanna stated "My son and I had to jump out of the way" or they would have been "run over." Deanna stated she yelled at the driver of the truck "Hey, Watch out." to which the driver of the vehicle replied "Fuck you." Deanna stated the vehicle parked in front of the emergency

At approximately 16:43 hours I arrived in the area of 120th Ave and Oliver Road. Once I turned east I saw a blue truck parked in the roadway. As I approached the vehicle I noticed three people sitting the guardrail to the railroad crossing arm. I approached the three and asked them to step away from the tracks and towards me. The three did so without hesitation. A male, who I know from previous encounters as Richard Wayne Hamilton, asked why the Sheriff's Office was called when they weren't doing anything wrong. I explained to Richard that his vehicle was blocking the lane of travel and when I approached they were trespassing on railroad property. Richard stated he was not trespassing as the group had been given permission by BNSF Police given that they were not parked on the tracks and were clear of the tracks as trains were traveling through the area. I told Richard I would contact BNSF Police and verify this information.

I spoke to the drivers who were all out of their vehicle and appeared that they were going to transfer information. I asked “Who was injured?” They replied that everyone was OK but one driver, later identified as Erin Feeney had injured her knee/leg. I requested Goodwill Ambulance to check on Feeney. I then asked “What happened?” Becky Boone who was operating a 2017 Silver Ford Focus stated that she believed a white vehicle struck her from behind causing her to collide with the vehicle in front of her.

Once on scene I noticed a man laying on his back under the train trestle. Medic 4 arrived on scene and transported the male to Livingston Health Center. Male is later identified as Chris Willard DOB 12-19-1962.

I arrived on scene and spoke with the reporting caller Loretta Gressens. Gressens related she had her vehicle parked and someone struck the side of her vehicle (Toyota Avalon XLS). The vehicle in questions struck the driver's side of Gressens vehicle. Gressens advised she located a mirror on the street near her vehicle. I noticed the mirror did not belong to her vehicle and was for a Ford Taurus. When asked when this occurred Gressens related she just noticed the damage and it was not like that when she parked the vehicle.

The accident took place around 2:40 p.m. on Jefferson Avenue Southwest. The other driver was also taken into custody for questioning, but no arrests have been made at the time. Police believe that both drivers probably knew each other prior to the incident.

When I arrived on scene I spoke with three individuals who were involved in the collision. The operator of the White Ford F-250 was identified as Albert John PIKITUS and his passenger was identified as Nathan GULDEN. Both stated that PIKITUS was driving south on Swatara Road when they observed a vehicle travelling north on Swatara road. They said the vehicle began to travel in their direction and they thought she was going to strike them so PIKITUS stopped his truck in the road. They said they could see the eyes of the operator and she never looked at them and was only looking at the turn where she later turned right onto Florida Avenue. The operator turned into their vehicle making a wide right turn. As they sat stationary the female struck the driver's side of the truck.

On 02-01-2017at approximately 1312 hours, a 2012 Ford Fusion being operated by Jon Molvie was eastbound on Fishhawk Blvd., at approximately 45mph, approaching the intersection of Bayberry Glen. Molvie was approximately 4 - 4.5 car lengths behind the HCSO marked squad car, when the HCSO vehicle, braked suddenly and began a U-turn. Molvie was unable to brake or take evasive action and struck the HCSO vehicle with the front of his car. The Ford Fusion came to rest within the eastbound lane of Fishhawk Blvd. facing in a southeast direction.

In summary, on 07/23/16 at 2123 hours I was dispatched to 5919 W. Ogden Ave. in regards to a Hit and Run. I received information via Dispatch that the striking vehicle (Gold Chevy IL 1758010B) was parked at 5919 W Ogden Avenue.

On 9/28/16 at 8:30 AM, Area Manager Daniel Ahner notified Shift Supervisor Ashley Lorah that a RJ Davis Yard Jockey caused damage to a trailer while backing up into dock door 4. RJ Davis Yard Jockey Danny Gorski, driving tractor 241 pulling trailer P5076637 out of slip location F-957, accidently damage the trailer’s door while backing up into a dock door. Mr. Gorski stated that while he was backing the trailer into the dock door, he notice that trailer’s door unlocked and hit against the building. No damage was found to the dock door but, the hinge on the trailer’s door was damaged.

On April 21, 2017 I was dispatched to the area of Old Tom Box Road and Stairway to Heaven drive. Upon arrival, I spoke with James Dodson, who stated he was east bound Old Tom Box road when he saw a toddler on the yellow line. He stated that he stopped and secured the child. At that point a second vehicle, occupied by Tammy Simpson and Brian McGee approached, also east bound they also stopped and called 911.