Police are trying to determine why a 34-year-old mother drove a van in front of a commuter train in Kaysville, Utah, while her two small children were inside.
The woman was in critical condition with a skull fracture after the crash about 4:30 p.m. Monday, but doctors said they expected she would survive. Her two daughters, ages 1 and 5, had minor injuries.
Some witnesses said the woman trying to beat the train and drove around the crossing arms, while others said she was caught between the gates as they were coming down.
About 120 passengers remained on the train for several hours while authorities investigated the crash.
Copyright 2026 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
Is a Federal Reinsurance Backstop the Answer to Home Insurance Challenges? 
Even Low-Risk Homes Are Caught Up in California’s Climate Insurance Crisis 
Live Nation Faces ‘Fed Up’ States After 16 Years of Battles 
What Insurers Should Know About The Fragile Nature of The US Healthcare System 
Want to stay up to date?
Get the latest insurance news
sent straight to your inbox.