Driver narrowly escapes after train strikes 18-wheeler stuck on tracks in Porter

An 18-wheeler escaped injury after a train struck through in Porter, Texas (KPRC)

PORTER, Texas – A truck driver escaped injury Saturday morning after his 18-wheeler was struck by a train on a railroad track in Porter.

The incident occurred at East Knox Drive and Loop 494 around 6:30 a.m.

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Authorities say the 18-wheeler attempted to cross the tracks before it became “high-centered on the rails,” and got stuck.

Moments later, a Union Pacific train riding southbound on the tracks approached the stuck truck.

The train’s operator was unable to stop, causing it to slam into the 18-wheeler.

The truck’s trailer was immediately split in two. Fortunately, the driver of that 18-wheeler was able to make a speedy exit just as the train came to a stop, according to firefighters.

Beams that were being transported by the truck scattered on the rails after the collision, including one 12,000 pound pole that was driven some thirty feet into the ground, officials say. There was also heavy damage to the truck’s cab and flatbed.

Minor damage was found on the train’s front engine, however, the locomotive never fell off the tracks.

According to officials, the conductor of the train did not suffer any injuries. The status of the 18-wheeler’s driver was unknown as of Saturday afternoon.

Crews spent six hours working to clear the scene.

The intersection has since been reopened.


About the Authors:

A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 3, and an aquarium enthusiast. In her spare time, she's an avid video gamer and loves to travel.

Moriah Ballard joined the KPRC 2 digital team in the fall of 2021. Prior to becoming a digital content producer in Southeast Texas and a Houstonian, Moriah was an award-winning radio host in her hometown of Lorain, Ohio, and previously worked as a producer/content creator in Cleveland. Her faith, family, and community are her top passions.