Juab County, UT (May 29, 2026) – A semi-truck collided with a train at a railroad crossing on State Route 132 near Leamington in Juab County just before noon Friday, May 29, causing the train to derail. The Utah Department of Transportation confirmed the crash prompted a full closure of State Route 132 in both directions from milepost zero to milepost 20.
Both the semi-truck driver and the train conductor suffered minor injuries in the collision. Traffic was diverted as the road remained closed well past an initial estimated reopening time of 2:13 p.m. Officials confirmed the closure would likely continue for an extended period.
There are no further details of what led the semi-truck into the path of the train. The investigation into the wreck remains active.
We hope both people hurt make a full and smooth recovery.
What Should Victims Know About Railroad Crossing Crash Claims in Juab Co, UT?
When a semi-truck collides with a train at a railroad crossing, liability can extend well beyond the two drivers involved. Depending on what caused the crash, responsible parties may include the trucking company, the railroad operator, the entity responsible for maintaining the crossing signals and signage, or even a government agency overseeing the roadway.
In Utah, injured parties generally have four years to file a personal injury claim. Despite this, railroad crossing crashes involve federal regulations and multiple overlapping jurisdictions that make early legal involvement especially valuable.
Semi-truck and train collisions can produce serious physical consequences even when initial injuries appear minor. The forces involved in a derailment are significant, and soft tissue damage, spinal stress, and internal injuries may not be fully understood until days after the crash. A medical evaluation shortly after the collision helps establish the connection between the accident and any symptoms that develop over time.
A train accident attorney experienced in commercial vehicle and railroad crossing claims can help identify all liable parties, obtain federal safety inspection records, and determine whether crossing maintenance or signage failures contributed to the crash.
If you have doubts after a collision in Utah, reach out to us. At Cutt, Kendell & Olson Attorneys at Law, we work with injured victims across the state to help them understand what their rights are.
To speak with our team about your situation, contact Cutt, Kendell & Olson Attorneys at Law at (801) 901-3470. We can help clarify what options may be available to you.
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