Crash intersection obstructs views, FDOT says it is aware
Author: Louis Bolden, Reporter, lbolden@clickorlando.com
Published On: May 23 2014 06:33:39 PM EDT
   Updated On: May 23 2014 07:06:49 PM EDT

Concerns over SunRail crash intersection
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MAITLAND, Fla. -

The Maitland intersection where a SunRail train crashed
 into a car earlier this week has obstructed views, and
 the Florida Department of Transportation says it is
 aware.

"I just believe its one of the most dangerous
 intersections in Maitland, because you have to be on
 the tracks to see to the left to get out of there,"
 Therese Fitzgerald, who lives a block away from the
 intersection told Local 6. "I won't even use that intersection."

On Monday, 28-year-old Kristen Taylor's car stalled
 on the tracks on Packwood Avenue near Maitland Avenue. 
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She jumped to safety just moments before the train plowed
 into her car.

Theres no traffic light at the intersection, there is
 a stop sign for drivers traveling Westbound.

However, when you stop at the stop bar, you're too far
 back to see crossing traffic coming down Maitland Avenue.

It causes many drivers to pull past the stop bar.
  Sometimes the cars end up sitting on the tracks,
 which is illegal and dangerous.

Steve Olson with the Florida Department of
 Transportation agreed it is a problem.

"There appears to be a sight line issue at
 that intersection," he said.

The obstruction is caused by a large electrical box
 which sits on the south side of Packwood Avenue.

"We're alerting our people to it, and I think there
 might be some discussions with the owner of that
 box," Olson said.

He also says the department has been considering
 upgrades to the intersection since before Monday's
 crash.

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