Police Investigate Morning SUV-Train Collision in Belmont

BELMONT, N.C. – An early morning accident involving an SUV and a train is currently the subject of an investigation by the Belmont Police Department. Officers responded at approximately 6:30 AM on Wednesday to reports of a collision at the intersection of Acme Road and Cason Street, where the SUV struck the Charlotte & Western Train.

According to preliminary details, the SUV was approaching from Perfection Avenue and collided with the train’s front. A witness aboard the train noted that the vehicle was operating without headlights and did not seem to reduce its speed before impact. Brandy Lancaster, a passenger in the SUV, sustained a non-life-threatening head injury and was taken to a local hospital for care. Authorities revealed that Lancaster was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. Emergency services remained on the scene while efforts were made to disconnect the SUV from the train and clear the area. Video evidence from the train is being sought by investigators as the inquiry continues.