CORSICANA, Navarro County, Texas, Nov. 12, 2026 — Two men died on Tuesday night, November 10, after the vehicle they were riding in was struck by a train in Corsicana.
The crash happened in the 300 block of West 12th Avenue, Corsicana police said. Officers were sent to the scene around 10:39 p.m. after reports of a collision between a vehicle and a train, according to a release from Corsicana Police Chief Ron McGaha. Responding crews found a small gray Jeep in a ditch on the south side of West 12th Avenue with two men inside. Corsicana ambulance personnel pronounced both dead at the scene.
A preliminary investigation found the Jeep was heading westbound and drove around lowered crossing arms as the train approached. Union Pacific has been notified and is conducting its own investigation alongside the police department.
The names of the two men have not been released. The crash remains under investigation, and Corsicana police are asking anyone with information to contact Corporal Johnson at the police department.
Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those who died.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a crash more likely to turn deadly?
Factors like high speed, the size or weight difference between the vehicle and whatever it strikes, and whether occupants are wearing seat belts all affect the odds that a crash proves fatal. Collisions with trains carry added risk because of the size and weight of the train itself.
How much does speed affect the chances of surviving a crash?
Even modest increases in speed raise the force involved in a crash. Slower speeds generally give vehicle occupants a better chance of walking away with minor injuries instead of severe or fatal ones.
Why do seat belts matter so much in a crash like this?
Seat belts keep occupants from being thrown within or out of the vehicle on impact, which lowers the risk of a fatal injury substantially in most types of collisions.
What should families do after a loved one dies in a crash like this?
Families can request the official incident report from the investigating agency once it's released and can reach out to the department's named contact with questions about the investigation's status.
