Did Edison Workers Cause The Deadly 10 Freeway Bus Accident?

Of course the "Drive By Media" does not report that So Cal Edison & CHP might be partly to blame for the deadly bus accident.  It was dark when the crash happened at 5:15 am. The semi was going only about 5 mph in the second-from-right westbound lane; traffic had slowed because of a traffic break a mile or two ahead to allow Southern California Edison workers to pull wires across the 10 freeway.

"An Edison maintenance crew had slowed down traffic on Interstate 10 before the vehicles crashed just north of the desert resort town of Palm Springs, California Highway Patrol Border Division Chief Jim Abele said. The work had gone on for hours without problems, he said. CHP officers had been slowing traffic to allow Southern California Edison workers to string wires across the freeway, Abele said."

10 Freeway Accident Location After Curves

10 Freeway Deadly Bus Accident Location

As you can see the accident occurred near a curve on the 10 freeway.  Cars and trucks are often moving at 75-90+ MPH on this section of freeway.

Did the California Highway Patrol give proper warning to drivers westbound?

Did So Cal Edison properly warn drivers that they were stopping traffic miles ahead?

Were there warning signs placed on the freeway miles back to warn of the potential slow down?

I am curious if Waze was warning drivers at the time of the slow down on their app at 5am?

Seems to me that this could have been prevented and not a lot is being reported on the topic.

Dangerous Train Collision with Truck at Intersection

In Atwater, California a truck driver was nearly hit by the train after truck gets stuck on the tracks. An abc30insider captured the moment a train smashed through a truck in Atwater. The driver had just seconds to escape.

Here are some key points regarding train collisions with trucks at intersections:

Potential Causes: Train collisions with trucks at intersections can occur due to various factors, such as:

Failure to obey traffic signals: Trucks attempting to cross railroad tracks may fail to yield the right of way to an approaching train.

Inadequate warning systems: Insufficient or malfunctioning warning systems, such as malfunctioning gates, lights, or bells, can contribute to accidents.

Driver distraction: Distracted driving, such as using mobile devices or being inattentive, can prevent truck drivers from noticing or responding to train signals.

Mechanical failure: Mechanical issues, such as brake failures or steering problems, can make it difficult for trucks to clear the tracks in time.

Poor visibility: Limited visibility due to weather conditions or obstructed sightlines can make it challenging for truck drivers to see or judge the distance of an approaching train.

Safety Measures: To mitigate the risk of train collisions with trucks at intersections, various safety measures can be implemented:

Improved signage and road markings: Clear signage and visible road markings can help alert truck drivers to the presence of railroad tracks and the need to yield.

Advanced warning systems: Effective warning systems, including active warning lights, gates, and audible signals, can provide advanced notice to truck drivers about approaching trains.

Education and training: Providing training and education to truck drivers on railroad crossing safety and the importance of yielding to trains can help raise awareness and reduce accidents.

Collaboration between transportation authorities: Collaboration between transportation authorities, including road and rail agencies, can help identify high-risk intersections and implement targeted safety measures.