Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20150225:14:11:00
The truck driver jose sanchez ramirez, reportedly drove on to the tracks then fled the scene and was arrested a mile and a half away. >> he was taken into custody for a felony hit and run violation. >> reporter: officials say the train can reach a max speed of 79 miles per hour. the operator spotted the truck in the crossing, applying the emergency brakes early, slowing the train before the explosive impact. metrolink says the passenger cars are equipped with newly installed crumple bumpers which absorb collisions. >> the investment they made in crash management cars i believe saved lives. >> ...