Report: 1 dead in Amtrak train, vehicle crash in JCC
Mar 17, 2025
NORGE, Va. (WAVY) — A person has died after an Amtrak train crashed into an SUV into one in the Norge area of James City County Monday.
The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. as a white 2019 Toyota Highlander crossed the railroad tracks on a private road crossing, failing to stop at the sign contr
olling the crossing and failing to yield the right of way to the oncoming Amtrak train, Virginia State Police spokesperson said.
Sarah Jones Mazariegos was the driver of the Highlander. She died as a result of the crash, State Police said. None the 90 people aboard the train at the time reported any injuries. A relative said Mazariegos was 31, while Virginia State Police said Mazariegos was 32.
The Northeast Regional Train 186 departed the Williamsburg station not long before the crash according to Amtrak's website. It was bound for New York.
"As of 6:44 PM ET, Train 186 remains stopped north of Newport News (NPN) due to an unauthorized vehicle coming in contact with the train," an alert posted on Amtrak.com said. "Local emergency responders continue working to complete their investigation. A tow truck has arrived to remove the vehicle from the tracks, and railroad crews will complete a track inspection before service can resume. We sincerely appreciate your continued patience during this extended delay and will provide updates as information becomes available."
James City County Police and the James City County Fire Department are also at the scene.
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