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ken0042 · 02-26-2014, 09:58 AM

I've mentioned this before- but I understand how this can happen. I've crossed 9th street at 5th ave and had to make a sudden stop. (as a pedestrian.)

I approached the intersection, the bells were ringing and solid "don't walk" sign was up. I see a NB train waiting to proceed. The train starts to go, and goes through the intersection. As the train was going NB, a SB train also started coming. However the SB train was "hidden" by the NB train. After the NB train passed I started to cross, and all of a sudden the SB train going full speed wooshes by right in front of me.

Add in a minor amount of distraction, and it's possible this person didn't see the 2nd train coming.

02-26-2014, 09:58 AM	#204
ken0042 Playboy Mansion Poolboy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout Exp:	I've mentioned this before- but I understand how this can happen. I've crossed 9th street at 5th ave and had to make a sudden stop. (as a pedestrian.) I approached the intersection, the bells were ringing and solid "don't walk" sign was up. I see a NB train waiting to proceed. The train starts to go, and goes through the intersection. As the train was going NB, a SB train also started coming. However the SB train was "hidden" by the NB train. After the NB train passed I started to cross, and all of a sudden the SB train going full speed wooshes by right in front of me. Add in a minor amount of distraction, and it's possible this person didn't see the 2nd train coming.