2 ATV Riders Fatally Struck By Amtrak In Baltimore County: Reports

ROSEDALE, MD — Two all-terrain vehicle riders were fatally struck by an Amtrak train Sunday in Rosedale, Baltimore County police and fire officials said.

Amtrak told Patch that Amtrak 149 was heading south from New York City to Roanoke, Virginia when it "came into contact with an all-terrain vehicle obstructing the tracks" around 8 p.m. Fire officials said the collision happened near the unit block of Schafers Lane.

Baltimore County Police said the victims, who were both riding the four-wheeler, were pronounced dead on the scene. The Baltimore Sun and Fox45 reported that the victims were both adult males.

None of the 519 passengers or crew members were hurt.

This train and six others were delayed one to two hours by the emergency medical response.

Amtrak Police worked with the Baltimore County Police Department and the Baltimore County Fire Department to investigate.

None of the agencies have released the names of the deceased.

Amtrak released this statement to Patch:

According to the Federal Railroad Administration, railroad trespassing incidents are the second leading cause of rail-related deaths in America. These incidents can affect everyone involved—those who are injured or die and their families, our train crews, and our passengers. They also serve as critical reminders about the importance of obeying the law and of exercising extreme caution around railroad tracks and crossings. Amtrak continues to work closely with Operation Lifesaver (OLI) to #STOPTrackTragedies by emphasizing the obvious dangers of being on railroad property or disregarding warnings at rail crossings.

For more railroad safety information, please visit StayOffTheTracks.org.

This map shows the area where the Baltimore County Fire Department said the collision happened.