Ignored signals led to deadly Brightline collision in Lantana, deputies say

LANTANA, Fla. (CBS12) — Deputies have released identities and new details in Thursday’s deadly Brightline crash in Lantana.

According to deputies with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), 70-year-old Charles Lasala was driving eastbound on W Pine Street when he disregarded flashing lights and the safety arm at the railroad crossing at Dixie Highway.

Traffic investigators say Lasala drove onto the train tracks while the Brightline train was barreling northbound toward his Hyundai SUV…

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