Basic Facts
Crash date: 3-31-2026
Crash location: 6000 block of FM 366, Port Neches, TX
People involved:
- Juan Montelongo Sr., 54
- Train
Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash?: Unknown
Did authorities recommend criminal charges?: Unknown
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash?: Unknown
Accident Report
March 31, 2026, Juan Montelongo Sr. was injured following a train accident that took place at around 4:29 a.m. along FM 366.
Authorities said in preliminary statements that the accident happened along the 6000 block of FM 366 near Hogaboom Road.
According to officials, 54-year-old Juan Montelongo Sr. was in a Ford F-150 traveling northbound. In events not clear, the pickup ended up on nearby railroad tracks as a train was passing. The train crashed into the pickup as a result.
Due to the collision, Juan Montelongo had serious injuries. No other injuries were reported. At this time, additional details are unavailable.
How Did This Accident Occur?
Without further information, I wouldn’t want to jump to conclusions here. This could have been anything from a tire blowout causing the pickup to veer off-road to a person trying to drive around a railroad crossing guard. What’s important is making sure there’s enough evidence to fairly tell the victim’s side of the story. It might surprise folks how often authorities move on without ever following up with a driver who was too seriously injured to give a statement after the crash. If investigators don’t take steps to fill in those gaps, they could miss something important.
Do you think I’m just being too cautious? Or, do you agree it’s best to be careful not to jump to conclusions? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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