Santa Rosa, CA – On the morning of Tuesday, July 14, 2026, a collision with a SMART train left a woman with major, life-threatening injuries, according to KRON.
The Santa Rosa Police Department reports that the accident took place around 7:00 AM in the area of Piner Road and the SMART train tracks.
Authorities said officers and Santa Rosa Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a person struck by a train. The woman was found near the tracks south of Piner Road and was unresponsive at the time she was transported.
The Santa Rosa Police Department is conducting an investigation into the incident, including examining the scene for evidence and interviewing witnesses. The identity of the woman had not been released at the time of reporting. The investigation remains ongoing.
Santa Rosa Train Accidents and Personal Injury Claims
California law requires rail operators to maintain properly functioning warning systems, signage, and crossing equipment to protect pedestrians near train tracks. When a person is struck by a train, investigators with California law enforcement examine whether the rail operator, property owner, or other parties may have contributed to the incident through inadequate safety measures or operator negligence.
The woman injured in this incident may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim. A personal injury claim can provide compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages related to the accident.
For more information on personal injury claims, visit MaisonLaw.com.
