An ATSB investigation has found that the driver of a motor
vehicle who was fatally injured on 11 August 2005 at the Edith
Street level crossing in Horsham, Victoria, did not give way to the
train as prescribed in 'Road Rules�- Victoria'. The motorist drove
into the path of the train even though the level crossing flashing
lights and bell were operating correctly.
The ATSB's report concludes that it is likely that the driver of
the car was distracted by internal and/or external factors.
Internal factors may have included an expectation that a train
would not be present, familiarity with the…