Michael Flora Killed in Montgomery County Train Crash on US 59 near Midline Road

Montgomery County, Texas (February 14, 2023) – One person was killed Monday morning in a train crash in Montgomery County near Splendora, according to the authorities.

The fatal crash happened around 7:30 a.m., February 13, on US-59 near Midline Road.

Authorities said Michael Flora, 57, was attempting to drive his 18-wheeler across the railroad tracks when he was struck by an oncoming Union Pacific train.

The crash caused 21 train cars to derail and destroy a large section of the track.

Flora was killed in the crash.

No other details were provided.

The crash remains under investigation.

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