Train officials are reminding people about safety following a deadly train collision in Ames.
Jim Ewalt is part of Operation Lifesaver. That's an organization working to raise awareness about the dangers of trespassing on the tracks and reducing injuries and fatalities.
Ewalt says drivers and walkers should never go around down crossing arms. He says it's hard to determine the speed of a train when looking at it from the crossing.
If the lights are flashing you must stop completely before proceeding.
"The big thing is common sense. Slow down and look at the lights. If they're flashing, stop; don't go around the gates and just stay off the property," said Ewalt.
Last year, more than 52 collisions happened at train crossings in Iowa and 39 in Minnesota. Four of those collisions in Iowa and six from Minnesota resulted in deaths.
