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East County News Service
August 24, 2017 (Santee) – A Sheriff’s sergeant from the Santee substation sustained minor injuries when his patrol vehicle was struck by a trolley Wednesday evening at 6:25 p.m.
The sergeant, traveling westbound on Buena Vista Avenue at Cuyamaca Street, entered the intersection and was broadsided by the southbound trolley. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.
No other injuries were reported.
The Santee traffic division at the Sheriff’s office is investigating and cause has not yet been determined, says Corporal William Price.
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Rail Crossing
I have seen rail crossing gates fail one time.
A friend had his car pushed down the tracks when the trolley began serving Lemon Grove. Mr. Babbs wasn't injured but his car was totaled.
A mechanical failure is possible.