Chesapeake man recounts septic truck and train crash; truck driver expected to recover

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Chesapeake man who witnessed a septic truck and a trash crash on Yadkin Road last week is sharing his experience and urging neighbors to stop, look and listen at all railroad crossings.

Chesapeake Police say the driver of the septic truck failed to stop at a posted stop sign prior to the crash. Police also say the truck driver remains hospitalized but is expected to recover.

Azuriah O’Daniel said he was doing what he does every day — watching trains — when the crash happened…

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