SFMTA Probes July 31 Muni Crash After Video Shows Operator Dozing
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Updated · CBS New York · Aug 25
SFMTA Probes July 31 Muni Crash After Video Shows Operator Dozing
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Aug 25
Summary
SFMTA said a formal investigation is underway into the July 31 collision of two L-Taraval trains in the Sunset District after video appeared to show the operator nodding off before impact.
Vehicle and infrastructure problems have been ruled out, and the agency's initial finding is operator error caused by fatigue; the operator has been placed on non-driving status.
No one was injured in the rear-end crash near 47th Avenue and Wawona Street, and two passengers exited the train after it stopped.
SFMTA said it is working with the California Public Utilities Commission and has already increased random video reviews and added rest time to operator shifts to address fatigue.