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Driver Charged After Disobeying Rail Crossing Signals

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Police are reminding the public that driving around, through, or under a railway gate is not only illegal, it is also extremely dangerous

No injuries are reported after a collision between a car and a train.

It happened around 11pm Tuesday night — patrol officers were sent to Jefferson Blvd. at South Service Rd. E.

When they arrived they saw a white BMW with extensive damage to the front passenger side of the vehicle.

According to police, the driver of the BMW was travelling south on Jefferson Blvd. when he attempted to cross the tracks despite the lights being activated and the rail arms being lowered.  

A 41-year-old male from Windsor, is facing a charge of; disobey a railway crossing signal.

Police are reminding the public that driving around, through, or under a railway gate is not only illegal, it is also extremely dangerous.