the deadly amtrak collision from earlier. >> leslie brinkly is live at the amtrak station where passengers just arrived. >> i talked to a remarkable family from san jose. i just came back from a bus and they were on the train and they saw the flames go past the window. there is a lot of panicking on board and people orderly made their way to the rear of the train to exit. they said they thought -- the mother said she told me awhile ago that she felt as though her whole family was going to die there on the spot. they are very grateful and have made it safely back here. they are going to be shortly on their way back to san jose. but a very traumatic experience. more people are expected back here tonight who survived the crash. reporting live in emeryville, leslie brinkly, abc news. >> what an ordeal. >>> all right, let's check in now are rick quan and sports. >> all right. looking to improve their defense, the sharks made a major trade sending charlie quail and a first round draft pick to minnesota for the allstar defense man and his second round pib. the trade comes a day after san jose sig

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people often do not understand what amtrak is. amtrak does know what it has been able to do. we were talking about the fact that there has been a huge transformation in the northst corridor in the last decade of service. in 2000, we had between new york city and washington 37% of the market was rail. it is now 70%. between boston and new york city in 2000, it was about 20%. it is now little over 54%. there has been a huge change in the way we operate and the number of people focused on rail. host: let's look at the amount of passengers that use amtrak. up to 29 million passengers annually. 78,000 passengers riding 300 trains per day servicing over 500 destinations in 46 states and three canadian provinces. there are over 21,000 miles of routes. based on all of that, how do you make money? guest: let's go back to the first question. is this private or government? in the northeast, we can cover our operating costs. if you are looking for operating profit, he will find a way to make money. the long-distance trains and the huge number of miles we were talking about, these are all

big rig truck running into an amtrak train in nevada. it killed six people, one a veteran train conductor whose family lives in concord. abc7's lilian kim has more. >> reporter: lee died in the amtrak crash in nevada. she was the conductor on the train and her children say it was a job he loved. >> she was comfortable being a conductor. she liked that position and she was good at it. >> it left chicago and on its way to emeryville when a tractor-trailer smashed through the crossing gate and into two amtrak cars. truck driver died and so did five people on board the train. >> we're still expecting to be able to say no, that wasn't my mom's train. this time it was. it's hard. it's not something you wish on anybody. >> investigators with the national transportation safety board were back at the crash site. they are looking for evidence to help them figure out why the driver slammed in the train. they say visibility on the day was excellent. the crossing gates and warning lights were working and should have been seen from a half mile away. >

the dead include the truck driver and an amtrak conductor. yesterday's crash injured dozens of others. about 70 miles east of reno. investigators will also look at the railroad crossing warning light and the gates where the tragedy stopped the california zephre. the passengers arrived onboard buses. they included a familily from six from san jose. >> it is just like it tipped a cart over and like the flames are on the windows. a lot of screaming. >> people just kept -- in a nice, orderly way, they kept walking to the back and getting out as fast as they could. some went through the windows, but that was nots in. >> abc7s leslie brinkley tells us more. >> flames engulfed several passengers carsÑi on this amtrak train after a big rig truck struck the westbound california zephr. some passengers were trapped inside as smoke from the burning cars soared into the blue desert sky. 204 passengers and 14 crewmembers were onboard on a route from chicago to emeryville. the crash happened out warning. >> we felt and feel a boom and a jolt and then a big

and it broke into this amtrak.s semi truck-the flashing lights and guard raiarms. >> this is showing that the weather is providing no obstacles, and the cardinals are in the down position. >>reporter: 43 year-old lawrence valley that live in nevada was among those killed in the crash 7 mi. east of reno. he slammed on his brakes but it was too late. after getting 300 ft. in the truck slammed the amtrak and caught fire. two other semi trucks behind them stopped in time. there will be considering every possible factor. toxicology reports are later but it could take one year to determine the exact cause. grant lotus, kron 4 news. >>catherine: j.r. stone with teams coverage and looking at his past and the company. >> his name is lawrence valley and he was driving the semi truck that crashed into the amtrak train last week. he worked for john davis trucking. and the past two years easily have to collisions. however, oakland to the department of transportation several citations when it comes to vehicle maintenance. 17. th

and hit the side of the amtrak car. and it was a coach car with people in it. >> reporter: two of the rail cars caught fire, as passer-bys on the highway stopped to help. local and state police, fire and rescue rushed to the scene. so did the military. nearby naval air station fallon sent helicopters to help evacuate the injured. >> it was like a bomb exploded or a war zone. it was crazy. it was crazy. people everywhere. >> i did see a lady carried out in a blanket. people were carrying it using it like a stretcher. and yelling for medics. that kind of stuff. >> reporter: 140 on board suffered minor injuries. 40 were taken to local hospitals for treatment. those who walked away from the wreckage could hardly believe their eyes. >> we're all standing in the desert like a bunch of jackrabbits, just all standing here. scattered about. you know, in about a 100-yard radius. everybody is just kind of unbelievable kind of a feeling. >> reporter: tonight, even more than eight hours after the wreck, officials still having troubl

catching his semi truck on fire before slamming into that amtrak. two vehicles behind them stopped in time. we are learning more. lawrence >>reporter: warranlawrence vally was working for john davis trucking. they are not commenting but for the record but they have their own story. his name is lawrence valley and he is the man driving that semi truck that crashed into the aiamtrak train. and john davis trucking was this company that worked for. and only two collisions allow past two years. according to the transportation, several citations when it comes to vehicle maintenance, 70 reco show th he has been in trouble the law, with six tickets and john davis trucking has set 17 0 maintenance restrjohn davis has had a 17 maintenance vehicle citations. lights and guard arms. >> this is showing that the weather is providing no killed in the crash 7 mi. east of reno. he slammed on late. after getting 300 ft. in the truck slammed the amtrak and caught fire. two will be considering every possible factor. toxicology reports are later but it could take one yea

the dead include the truck driver and an amtrak conductor. yesterday's crash injured dozens of others. about 70 miles east of reno. investigators crashed injured dozens others. they will look at the railroad crossing, warning light and the gates where the tragedy stopped the california sephr on its trip. the passengers arrived onboard buses. they included a familily from six from san jose. >> it is just like it tipped a cart over and like the flames are on the windows. a lot of screaming. >> people just kept -- in a nice, orderly way, they kept walking to the back and getting out as fast as they could. some went through the windows, but that was nots in. >> abc7s leslie brinkley tells us more. >> flames engulfed several passengers cars on this amtrak train after a big rig truck struck the westbound california zephr. it was around 11:30 friday morning at this crossing 60 miles east of reno. some passengers were trapped inside as smoke from the burning cars soared into the blue desert sky. 204 passengers and 14 crewmembers were onboard on a rou

consider amtrak's success. last year, nearly 29 million passengers traveled aboard amtrak, an all-time high, and the number amtrak has this year, and i can verify that. i use amtrak regularly, and i came down yesterday, forgive a light moment, but last week while someone tried to get a couple bags aboard, legitimate, the cabin -- the tenant in the train was left standing on the platform when the train left so the bags were in, but the person working in the train, on the train itself was left behind. it was, i think there was a little bit of imbalance in terms of what was required. amtrak's passengers traveled on 21,000 miles of track through 500 train stations. the rail network is as vast as it is open making trains appealing targets for terrorists. simply put, rail offers easy access with a chance to strike with high casualties. make no mistake,s threat to america's rail network is real, and we have to do whatever we can to keep it secure. at the federal level, this responsibility largely rests with tsa transp

dead include a truck driver and the amtrak conductor. yesterday's crash injured dozens of others 70 miles east of reno. they plan to search the cars today for any additional victims. that train carried about 250 passengers. some of them arrives on buses about 11:30 last night. they included a family of six from san jose. >> tipped the car over and then i could see the flames out the window and a lot of screaming. >> people just kept -- they kept walking to the go ahead getting out as fast as they could. >> leslie brinkley tells us more. >> flames engulfed several passenger cars on this amtrak train after a big rig truck had a crash around 11:30 in the morning 60 miles east of reno. the smoke from the burning cars soared into the sky. 204 passengers and 14 crew members were on board members en route from chicago to emeryville. the crash happened without warning. >> you heard a boom and a jolt and then a big ball of flames went past the window. everybody started yelling. then it was over just that fast. stuck our heads out and saw the side

safety issues we're now learnin >>> alarming details about a fiery crash between an amtrak train and a truck. >>> is it game over for kids who want to buy violent video games. the high court ruling we can expect in a few hours. i am grace lee >> i am frank mallicoat. we were chitchatting we are all in black. mourning the loss of the weekend. monday came much too quickly. >> it did. >> the weekend was nice though. >> you know what, i think we are wearing black because we have some rain coming. >> i know we have the potential -- i can't believe it this is amazing for this time of year to see the chance of rain. a dry day today, a lot of clouds out there, low cloud and fog stretched on shore it will pull back toward the coastline, 67 degrees san francisco, 83 sunnyville, concord, 79 san jose, oakland we will talk about the possibility of rain in a moment. >>> good morning we are off to a very good start. live to the bay bridge toll plaza, just a few cars out there, so far so good. we will check 880 coming up but back to you. >>> if only it would last. >>> well, it is 4:31 a.m. likely to

a semi truck collided with the amtrak train. federal records are showing that the trucking company previously had been cited for crashes, and safe driving and operating a truck tires sold said the vehicle has to be taken off of the road. the national transportation safety board said that it is difficult to say how the company records factor into the crash. >> as for your old boy out of surgery after his mother ran him over in their driveway at their home in martinez. the boy's injuries are not as bad as initially thought according to the facebook is set up by the family. in the preliminary investigation shows that the mother pulled her car on to the street to provide a battery jumped to another vehicle. when she pulled back into the revolution did notice that her son had moved from the front yard into the driveway home and into the past of her car. drugs or alcohol were not a factor in this collision. an investigation under way in fremont after a decomposed body was found at saturday afternoon. the body of a man was spotted or n

a passenger on that amtrak train shows us her pictures from after the crash. the change in plans she says saved her life. >>> in this case, all pets are created equal and the animal control board of one city doesn't want them sold. period. the arguments to ban pet sale. >>> and living on the run does not mean living in hiding. where a mobster wanted for murder was able to go for more than a decade on the run. >>> 22 days, 22 days the last time i used this. it's our doppler radar, rain in the bay area for your tuesday. we'll pinpoint the hour to expect it as cbs 5 continues. ♪ [ woman ] sam begged and pleaded... so i sent him to camp. we'd earned lots of points with our new citi thankyou card... and i put them to good use. he told me about his bunkmates, and how he signs up for every activity. ♪ he even hangs out with the camp director. just like that. [ male announcer ] the new citi thankyou premier card gives you more ways to earn points. what's your story? citi can help you write it. the cell phone of the truck >>> crews sifting through the wreckage of frida

it is trucking company involved infully day's deadly amtrak crash in -- in friday's deadly amtrak crash in nevada, had a history of violations. >>> u.s. supreme court expected to issue a ruling about a california law restricting minors access to violent video games, free speech advocates oppose this legislation. >>> sour section river expected to drop 3 feet -- souris river expected to drop 3 feet. >>> we are expecting our own precipitation. >> a few more rain drops before we wind down on this rainy season today it looked like it would stay dry a couple low clouds and fog, typical temperatures in the 50s and a few low 60s inland, again toward the afternoon a whole lot of sunshine around the bay area, 70s and 80s. inside the bay a lot of 60s and 70s. a lot of fog on the beaches, 50s and 60s after that, things change quite a bit. we have the cold front diving in from the gulf of alaska. unusually strong doesn't mean it is a bigger storm system, pretty impressive still, seasonal weather the day fairly mild conditions outside most spots warm inland, this guy drops in tomorrow chance of show

a semi collided with an amtrak train that was headed to the bay area.ederal records show that the don davis trucking, the company under question, had been previously cited for crashes, unsafe driving into operating a truck with bald tires. come you are watching the video from the scene of that fatal crash. an amtrak spokesperson says 5 passengers still remain unaccounted for. six people are dead and 20 others grinned dirt. we will turn our attention towards the weather forecast. june gloom. i am not afford to that. >> the mt. tam cam shows of the thickness of the low cloud cover settling in. six as we head into the afternoon, once at burns offered we will get some ice breaks of sunshine. mild temperatures expected. a little bit breezy as we head into the afternoon. we will keep the breeze into the overnight hours. you'll notice more in the way of cloud cover. we have an approaching system bringing us what weather and a chance of a thunderstorm. your satellite right now shows fall. it is continuing inland. here is your current temperatures. 51 in san fra

and coordinating with other amtrak departments. lastly, learning employees in reinforcing security programs and vigilance messages. while amtrak was undertaking these countermeasures is to remain committed to existing programs such as explosive k-9 detection program. recover 46 impose of the teams that lasher did more than 11,000 train rides and 25 weekly searches across the nation. our security inspector program, we conducted more than 3000 random passenger baggage screening operations. active shooter training, all abd personnel have been trained and active shooter training and we also trained more than 45 agencies in swat tactics and responding to the rail environment. corporate security, amtrak has leverage grant money to improve protection for passengers and critical infrastructure including cctv, fencing and other security improvements. mostly with grant funding from tsa. and collaboration with the tsa, amtrak continues to work closely with the tsa and some highlights are we conducted more than 800 viper programs, a visual pro

outside of renown when a semi truck collided with an amtrak train. that truck driver error, conductor and others where killed. the train smashed as dad over 200 passengers. there were at least two dozen people on account for. >> also the driver has not been identified at dead crashed into a nursing home. you can see the tire tracks on no one the ground. investigators think she may have missed a look the accelerator for the break. another patient has died from her injuries of from that crash. >> of for year-old boy is on life support after his mother ran him over with a car. >> unc the small truck in the driveway martinez blaze out for your little boy had surgery and is in critical condition. according to police investigation the mother pulled out of the driver to give and another car a jumper she did not notice that there for year- old son had left at the front yard and came on the driveway. >> i spoke to a woman that was a neighboring how could not hold yourself back when she was describing the screams that were coming from the mother. >> it hit wai

a tractor trailer mysteriously slammed into a speeding amtrak train. a giant fire ball enveloped the track. more than 200 passengers were on board the train. and we know that some have died, some are reported to be trapped in the wreckage. and abc's lisa stark, who covered transportation, has the latest on what happened. it's supposed to be one of the most beautiful train rides in the country, lisa. >> reporter: i'm sure it was until that moment, diane. at least two people are confirmed dead so far. many more injured. blackhawk helicopters actually ferried some of the injured to nearby trauma centers. the collision occurred shortly before 11:30 this morning pacific time, as amtrak's california train traveled from chicago to san francisco. it was a scene of panic and chaos right off the collision. as passengers and crew scrambled to safety. >> somebody's out there. >> reporter: the impact created a fire ball. a massive burst of flame and smoke. jim bickley was on the train and spoke with abc news. >> my wife and i were in the fourth car, the observation

authorities say the truck driver and an amtrak employee were killed. amtrak says 204 passengers and 14 crewmembers were on the california zephyr from chicago to emeryville. 140 people suffered minor injuries, 40 went to the hospital with those nonlife- threatening injuries. ntsb investigators are on the way to the scene to examine the empty shell of train and truck and try to piece together what caused the crash. one witness says the semi hit the fourth car on the train and two cars caught fire. now, anyone with questions about family or friends on that train can call amtrak at the number at the bottom of the screen. (800)523-9101. and amtrak says that those who are well enough to travel are going to be bused to sacramento from the reno area from sacramento, they are going to get on board a capitol corridor train that will make its way to emeryville, probably very late tonight. elizabeth? >> sharon chin in emeryville, thank you. >>> tonight, an artist well known for his murals that hang in a number of san francisco schools is also a child porn suspect.

amtrak claims $10 million of damage in fiery wreck. amtrak aden dent hurt is separately suing the trucking company. >> governor jerry brown is expected to sipe the remaining part of the state budget in law today. that means a lot of changes tomorrow. one of the biggest, the state sales tax is going down by 1% to 7.25. vehicle licensing fees will drop by nearly half. another change. hybrid car owners will no longer be allowed to ride alone in the carpool lane. california teachers won a key piece of legislation. assembly bill 114 blocks school districts from laying off teachers. that will protect the teachers from $1.75 billion trigger cut that could hit the k-12 districts if the revenue projections fall short. school officials say the measure will make it difficult to manage finances and negotiate with the teachers. >> officials in el cerrito are investigating a fatal fire that may have been start bay cappedal in a bedroom. 97-year-old woman was killed in the fire. which gutted a single family home that happened around 6:30 last night.

, and the changes that amtrak could soon be making. >>> okay. as you make your weekend dinner plans, you'll be glad to know that nearly every single person in the restaurant from the chef making your dinner to the busboy clearing your table will know how to make sure your meal doesn't make you sick. that's because starting this friday, there's a new food handling law going into effect. kris sanchez has the new details of what restaurant owners and workers are required to know and how it impacts you. >> reporter: if you've worked in a restaurant, a lot of it is basic common sense. lea is talking about the two-hour food handling safety course certification which starting friday will be required of nearly everyone who works in a restaurant in california. >> some of it is technical. you got to know some specific numbers on temperature, cooking temperatures, refrigeration temperatures. portola vall ph balance of sanitizers, but most of it is common sense. >> reporter: though, it's a requirement for workers many employers are picking up the tab. >> it

amtrak doesn't know what time they are expected to arrive. sometime in the wee hours of the morning. possibly around 2:00 a.m. or so. >> sharon chin with the very latest. >>> as tens and thousands celebrate gay pride in san francisco this weekend, lawmakers in new york have legalized same sex marriage. >> it means that all of my friends can finally do the things that they wanted to do that i can do. it means that we're equal. >> tonight senate vote came after a week of intense lobbying from both side of the issue. the swing vote came from steven, a republican who changed his position. >> i know my vote is a vote of conscious. >> it hasn't been approved by the people. it's the legislatures that shoved this down the people's throat. >> governor andrew signed this into law a little over an hour ago. couples can get married in 30 days. new york becomes the sixth state to allow gays to get married. >>> pride celebrations began in san francisco with one of the largest gathering of transgender people in the world. elizabeth cook on why some feel the

the amtrak station for amtrak train no. 5. california sever but then the unexpected happen suddenly this morning. flames engulf several passenger cars on the amtrak train after a big rig truck struck the westbound california train around 11:30 friday morning at this crossing 60 miles east of reno. some passengers were trapped inside. smoke from the burning car soared into the blue desert sk sky. 2 04 passengers and 14 crew members were on board en route from chicago to emeryville. the crash happened without warning. >> we feel in fear hear a boom and jolt and then a big ball of flames went past the window and everybody started yelling and then it was over just that fast and stuck our head out and saw that side of the car was open and looked like part of the truck sticking out of it. the cab doesn't exist any longer. just the 2 dump it was pulling. they appear to be empty so he didn't have a load. my wife and i were in the lower sleeper cabin on the same side that the guy hit. we could have been half second later and we wouldn'

it has been two days since she died in that amtrak crash in nevada. she was the conductor on that train, and her children say it was a job she loved. >> she was comfortable being a conductor. she liked the position. she was good at it. >> the train left chicago and was on its way to emeryville when a tractor-trailer smashed into the gates and into two double decker cars. the truck driver died, and so did five people on the train. >> we were still expecting to be able to say no, that wasn't my mom's train. and this time it was. it's hard. it is not something you wish on anybody. >> investigators with the national transportation safety board were back at the crash site today. they are looking for evidence to help them figure out why the driver slammed into the train. visibility was excellent and the crossing gates and the warning lights were working and should have been seen from well over a half mile away. >> at this point the team is still working on the vehicle. the tires and brakes were our focus. but exactly where that stands as of this time today,

we're also following that big rig amtrak crash investigation. i know you talked about it a bit. where a handful of passengers are still unaccounted for. plus, a fatal crash into a san jose nursing home by an elderly driver over the weekend is raising questions and concerns about how old is too old to be driving? and it's almost july and the ski season is in full swing at mammoth. we're going to show you the conditions there. it's all ahead. stay with us. >> very, very strange. thank you. >> the latest animated movie to come out of the bay area's pixar driving droves of fans to the box office. >> hey. >> nice to meet you. >> nice to meet you too. >> "cars 2" raced to the top of the box office pulling in $68 million in its debut. that's very solid about what "up" did. that was enough to beat out "bad teacher." "green lantern" was third. >> so, there you got -- did you take the kids? >> we did. it was between my son and i duking it out. he wanted to see "bad teachers." we saw "cars 2." we had a great time, for the family it was wonderful it we had hot dog for dinner. nice. we're lo

. >>> coming up the first lawsuit after the deadly amtrak train crash near reno. that hits the courts. >>> plus "the voice" will be chosen tonight. a look at the performances. we can tell you how you can audition for the next season. >>> and we're looking at 24, caldecott tunnel all the construction cleared as well, smooth drive towards the bay bridge on this llroute.i' sw lli'ho show you what's developi and what changes are happening even right now as we speak. >>> welcome back, you're looking at the bay bridge. it's 4:53. the tv show "the voice," which i've never seen, because i get up too early, ends tonight. ♪ >>> the four finalists rocked the house last night, each performing an original song with their duet coach. voting open until 7:00, then winner crowned here in the nbc bay area. they will be awarded a contract and $100,000. they are casting, crews will be in san francisco in august looking for new tal en. they will be here the 23rd and 24th. exact location to be determined. if you cannot make it to the audition, you can also submit online at nbc.com. >>>

. >> the death toll now stands at six in friday's amtrak train crash. investigators are on the scene and fear more victims may be found inside the charred train. among those who died is the train conductar, 68-year-old low rate a lee. she is originally from concord, the assistant inning nor on the train was injured. his niece says he is expected to come home from the hospital in a couple of days. >> he was close to the impact. so i guess she wasn't -- was in the train where it was hit. >> alan: 20 people were injured when a truck slammed into the amtrak treason in a nevada desert. investigators say skidmarks shied the truck driver tried to stop before crashing into the train. the nevada trucking company he worked for has been repeatedly cited for crashes and unsafe driving in a january inspection, authorities found tires on one truck so bald the rig was deemed an imminent hard to public safety. >> a second patient has died after a car crashed into a san jose nursing home. 100-year-old suzann infant day died from her injures. the crash also killed anothe

. >>> the latest on the saturday search after the amtrak tragedy and more information should be out today about hackley command. >> reporter: and a woman is accusing a company for discriminateing against her. >>> good afternoon. topping our news, the supreme court has overturned a california law banning the sale of violent video games to children. new at noon, we have reaction from the bay area man behind the bill. kraig debro will be joining us shortly about that to give us information about this rather unusual ruling. >>> in other news, this morning, there was some more information on this amtrak train accident. we're now hearing that later today, the nevada highway patrol will release the names of the truck driver who slammed into an amtrak train killing the driver and five other people. the train was headed to the bay area when it was hit by the truck friday afternoon about 70 miles east of reno. witnesses say the truck skidded for the length of a football field before crashing through the crossing gates. this morning we spoke to some people who had just passed the accident site on th

the troubling past of the trucking company involved in the fiery amtrak crash. >>> and a shooting has sent five people to the hospital. >>> good evening. it has been a busy day in the bay area, as people from near and far celebrate love and equality. organizers estimate more than a million people gathered in san francisco today for the city's pride celebration. let's take a live look at where the festivities are continuing this hour. it was the parade that was the main piece of it. anne mackovic reports. >> reporter: with the revving of engines from the dikes on bikes, the 41st annual san francisco pride parade was off and running, and dancing and dragging its way down market street. >> it's a celebration of love and happiness and acceptance of yourself and acceptance of the community and the whole world. >> reporter: in attendance, people of all colors of the rainbow, including enthusiastic politicians, law enforcement, a lot of children. >> it's fantastic! >> reporter: and great supporters. >> we have a lot of people in our family who a gay, to show them support and that we care. >>

. >>> a bay area bound amtrak train in a deadly crash. from the people on board that train. >>> they were supposed to brighten bay area schools, but there is a dark side to these murals. the offensive images found within. >> it was a kind of a, what i call a rage aholic response. >> it seems whitey bulger wasn't very friendly. how his neighbors describe the infamous crime boss. >>> good evening, i'm ken. >> and i'm dana king. it's still a mystery. why a semitruck slammed into an amtrak train heading to the bay area. >> as many as five people have been killed in that crash which happened out in the middle of nowhere. the high desert 70 miles east of reno. where that amtrak train was supposed to have arrived earlier tonight. sharon. >> ken, it's now about 12 hours after that crash and tonight some of the surviving passengers will be coming back here to the emeryville station. dozens of passengers who escaped serious injury in the crash crowded on to buses in reno tonight. the final stop, the bay area. before boarding the bus, linda and clay

details about a nevada trucking company under scrutiny for a deadly crash with an amtrak don knapp joins >>> good evening. tonight, disturbing new details about a nevada trucking company under scrutiny for a deadly crash with an amtrak train. don knapp joins us with what we've learned about the company's past. don? >> reporter: the nevada crash of a big rig gravel truck into a dual engine 10-car amtrak train has left six dead and authorities searching for more bodies. according to the train's records, as many as 210 passengers were on board. so far, 28 of them unaccounted for. the big rig driver whose truck skidded more than 300 feet and smashed through crossing gates to slam into the middle of an amtrak train worked for a company with a history of safety violations, according to federal records reviewed by the associated press. >> the truck/trailer combination, double bottom dump semi trailer owned by john davies trucking of mountain, nevada. >> reporter: the ap says john davies trucking company has been cited repeatedly state authorities for crashes, unsafe driving, and operating a tru

. >> in nevada, amtrak says five people are still unaccounted for from friday's deadly crash. man working for nevada trucking company drove his big rig through a desert crossing gate and in to two double-decker train cars. the fiery crash killed him and five people on the train. authorities did not find additional victims in the wreckage. yesterday, one of those killed was the veteran train conductor laurette lee whose family lives in concord. >> she was comfortable being a conductor. she liked that position. she's good at it. >> a very big person, a big voice. a heart three times bigger than her voice. she looked out for everyone. >> federal investigators are looking at a number of factors that may have played a role in the crash, fatigue, distracted driving and drugs and alcohol. they are looking in the john davis trucking company, which employed the driver. officials say that company was cited repeatedly by nevada authorities for safety violations. >> the coast guard plans to resume the search after sunrise for a missing boaters in tomales bay. the man fell out of a small a

an amtrak crewmember, a conductor. the driver of that semi-truck also died. but investigators say they have to comb through the wreckage of that train crash to figure out and confirm if there are more victims. >> get away from the smoke! >> this video captured the commotion minutes after a semi- truck plowed into the side of an amtrak train. 200 passengers were onboard. >> the train shook and rocked off -- and fire shot through the sides of the windows. >> the flames spread through at least two cars on the train. the crash happened at a railroad crossing, 70 miles east of reno in nevada. witnesses told investigators it appeared the driver of the semi didn't stop at the crossing. the california zephyr was en route from chicago to emeryville, 20 people onboard taken to hospital,others evacuated calmly. >> people just kept -- in an orderly way kept walking to the back and getting out as fast as they could, some through the windows. >> as soon as everyone got out, that's when the car changed. caught on fire. >> after that

amtrak says 214 passengers and 20 crew members were on boards.this is a live look at the emery station. she told us the train passengers are arriving now in sacramento and amtrak plans on taking them by bun to emeryville. >>> firefighters tonight are keeping a close eye on a grass fire that burned today. the fire started about 3:15 this afternoon on the east side of diablo near clayton. the two alarm fire grew to about 8 acres before firefighters contained it. about 250 firefighters and two helicopters battled the flames. no one was hurt and no structures were damaged. >>> new at 10:00, police in antioch are joining a growing number of detectives. ktvus eric rasmussen tells us how it works and why police say they need the help. >> reporter: the police department is already 30 officers short. and now instead of picking up the phone, police say they want you to report it through the internet. citizens are better off getter help here online than calling for an officer. >> i think it's a great thing. >> reporter: bruson started her own internet commu

fight one of the victims went to an apartment complex to ask for help >> the latest on the deadly amtrak crash in nevada the train was traveling at up " questionable speed on " they are wondering why the truck driver did not see the flashing lights or the crushing gates. >> 6 people have died and five people were still missing this is cell phone video after it happened. how did truckdriver missed the blocking lights and crossing gates better to be seen and a half mile before the train tracks. weather shows that weather was ideal >> the video shows that the weather was clear. and the gate seem to be in the down position has the train passes. >> the driver of the truck is lawrence valley. he slammed on his brakes but it was 2 ft. lat too late. they'reg a complete investigation f drugs and alcohol or fatigue or driver inattention was a factor in this crashed. >> this is all look into the truck drivers pass. >> his name is lawrence of valley he was the truck driver that caused the accident. in the past the year the company has only had to look rex in the past 24 months. valley has had troubl

amtrak claims $10 million of damage in fiery wreck. amtrak aden dent hurt is separately suing the trucking company. >> governor jerry brown is expected to sipe the remaining part of the state budget in law today. that means a lot of changes tomorrow. one of the biggest, the state sales tax is going down by 1% to 7.25. vehicle licensing fees will drop by nearly half. another change. hybrid car owners will no longer be allowed to ride alone in the carpool lane. california teachers won a key piece of legislation. assembly bill 114 blocks school districts from laying off teachers. that will protect the teachers from $1.75 billion trigger cut that could hit the k-12 districts if the revenue projections fall short. school officials say the measure will make it difficult to manage finances and negotiate with the teachers. >> officials in el cerrito are investigating a fatal fire that may have been start bay cappedal in a bedroom. 97-year-old woman was killed in the fire. which gutted a single family home that happened around 6:30 last night.

>>> a deadly crash involving a truck and amtrak train which was headed to the bay area. this was the fiery scene earlier today. this video recorded on a cell phone. you can see how frantic an chaotic it was. the train was filled with smoke. smoke billowing out into the air and tonight we are hearing that the death toll is climbing. we go to emeryville with the latest details. >> reporter: this was into an amtrak train at a railroad crossing 70 miles east of reno. the incident happened about 11:25 friday morning. witnesses tell the highway patrol the railroad crossing arms were down and lights flashing when the semislammed into the fourth car sending it and another passenger car on fire. >> next thing i know get hit by something. a big ball of fire comes in. jump out the -- out the window. >> you jumped out the window? >> i was on fire. >> unlocked the door. started helping people out of the train. >> reporter: the train cared 214 passengers and 14 crew. one crew member was killed as well as an unspecified number of passengers and the semitruck driver. more than 20 horse

>>> we're learning more tonight about that amtrak crash near reno that killed four people. we have new eyewitness video about what the truck driver did right before the crash. >>> a 90-year-old woman crashed her car into a san jose nursing home today killing one person. >>> and pride weekend continues in san francisco. we'll show you what it mines for driving in the city this weekend. we'll show you what's going on right now. the news at 5:00 starts right now. >>> good evening, i'm diane dwyer. we begin tonight in san jose, where one person is dead and six are hurt. after a car accident at a nursing home. it happened just before 10:00 this morning. a 90-year-old woman who was visiting a relative at the nursing home accidentally crashed her car into an exercise room. she was apparently arriving at the amber wood gardens nursing home a few blocks from the westgate mall, when police say she likely hit the gas pedal instead of the brakes while she was parking. >> i turned around, and i see her car halfway through our activity room. and you see wheelchairs being pushed by the ca

amtrak says 214 passengers and 20 crew members were on boards.this is a live look at the emery station. she told us the train passengers are arriving now in sacramento and amtrak plans on taking them by bun to emeryville. >>> firefighters tonight are keeping a close eye on a grass fire that burned today. the fire started about 3:15 this afternoon on the east side of diablo near clayton. the two alarm fire grew to about 8 acres before firefighters contained it. about 250 firefighters and two helicopters battled the flames. no one was hurt and no structures were damaged. >>> new at 10:00, police in antioch are joining a growing number of detectives. ktvus eric rasmussen tells us how it works and why police say they need the help. >> reporter: the police department is already 30 officers short. and now instead of picking up the phone, police say they want you to report it through the internet. citizens are better off getter help here online than calling for an officer. >> i think it's a great thing. >> reporter: bruson started her own internet commu

. >> a deadly crash involving a truck and amtrak train that was headed to the bay area. tonight the latest on the rising death toll and the investigation into the destructive accident. this was a fiery seen earlier today, this video was recorded on cellphone. as you can see the train and all the smoke billowing into the sky, tonight we are learning that the death toll is climbing. we are joined live from emeryville, that is the destination of the train, he has the latest information for us, dan. >> earlier this morning we had to confirmed dead, now amtrak is saying that there are also passengers dead, there's an unspecified number and that is because they have just started getting into the train >> get away from this smoke, it will kill you. >> this was the scene after a semi slam into the amtrak train and the railroad crossing 70 mi. east of reno. the incident happened about 11:25 a.m. friday morning, witnesses tell the highway patrol that the one railroad crossing arms were down in the lights were flashing when this semi slam into the fourth car slamming it and another

that deadly collision between a big rig and amtrak train. just whatt wrong. >>> high alert. a critical moment in the flood zone tonight as the river reaches historic heights. >>> and to the rescue. an incredible outpouring for the other victims of one of the worst tornados on record. tonight, they're going home. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> good evening. the state of new york is bracing for an expected marriage boom following last night's historic vote by law makers to legalize same-sex marriage here. by this time next month, gay couples will be free to wed in new york, something they are unable legally to do in all but five other states in the nation's capitol. the bill's passage reflected the national debate that still rages over same-sex marriage. peter alexander is in greenwich village tonight with reaction. >> reporter: good evening. this is where the gay rights movement was born. right outside the stone wall inn. that was 1969. it was the home of violent demonstrations. today, it's simply a place of euphoria as new york becomes the latest and large

the trucking company involved in friday's deadly amtrak crash in nevada, had a history of violations,eople are still missing. >> san francisco police pulled two robbery suspects out of the water off hunters point two people a man and woman were trying to steal copper. >> today international criminal court issued arrest warrants for moammar gadhafi, his son and his chief. >>> seven months from iowa caucuses this is a close race in the hawk eye state. a poll from des moines register shows mitt romney is favoured by 23% of iowa republicans right behind him, michelle bachmann radio host herman cane is a distant third at 10%. >> bachmann plans to announce her candidacy officially in her hometown of waterloo iowa this morning. and then she plans to shift her focus to new hampshire and south carolina. two other states that help narrow the presidential field. tea party favorite is urging her supporters to keep that momentum going. >> you may have heard there is a straw poll coming up in august, that is not a small deal that is a big deal. >>> bachmann says there is nothing personal in her eff

new details about a fiery amtrak crash in nevada. what investigators hope to learn from the driver's cell phone coming up. >>> everything from parents to dogs, you name it, the push to ban all pet sales in a bay area city. >>> and charlie sheen is winning! once again. his return to hollywood for a new sitcom. news on that and much more coming up. ♪ [ woman ] sam begged and pleaded... so i sent him to camp.

. >>> combing through the burned out shell of an amtrak train headed for the bay area looking for clues. what is being said about the truck driver who slammed into the train. >>> and the pink triangle unveiled for the annual pride festivities in san francisco. why organizers say it is important to display it every year. >>> good evening. i'm juliette goodrich. ann notarangelo is off tonight. shock and disbelief. as a car slams into a nursing home where patients had gathered for activities. one person is dead. six others injured. and it happened just before 10:00 this morning at the amber wood gardens home, on peterson avenue in san jose. anne makovec on the deadly crash that stunned the neighborhood. >> reporter: on a quiet morning at amber wood garden nursing home, no one could have seen this coming. >> my god, you know. you're sitting there having an activity and here comes a car. >> reporter: a 90-year-old woman trying to park in the space drives through a wall of windows and a beam straight for the dining room where more than a dozen dementia patients were preparing to exercise. >>

authorities say the dead include the truck driver and an amtrak employee but there may be more. >> at that particular time we knew we had at least two fatalities at the time. so far we know there's about 3 or 4 more that the fire department has at least confirmed inside the -- one of the cabs or sees in one of the compartments itself. >> she is out there tell her to jump. >> reporter: a total of 204 passengers and 14 crewmembers were aboard the california zephyr from chicago that was scheduled to arrive in emeryville at 4:10 this afternoon. amtrak says about 20 people were hurt among them two in critical condition, four in serious, and three in fair condition at reno area hospitals. the national transportation safety board investigators are heading to the scene to examine the charred remains of the crash. at least 1:00 a.m. track official from oakland also -- at least one amtrak official from oakland is also headed to the area. now, anyone with questions about family or friends a special number. amtrak says that for the passengers who are able to travel, they will be bused from the re

pictures from the moments after a truck hit an amtrak train. >>> good evening, i'm dana king. >> and'm ken bastida. detectives working the bryan stow case are studying some newly released video. >> it's said to capture stow being confronted the day he was beaten. this isn't footage from the parking lot. this was taken inside dodger stadium. robert lisles on the images and their potential impact on this case. >> it's 12 seconds of video that generates a number of questions, namely where has this video been. does it cast doubt on ramirez as a suspect, and will the video you are about to see render bryan stow any less a victim? all huge questions tonight. i can't tell you there's one definitive answer. we now know who confronted bryan stow inside dodger stadium. >> reporter: this is cellphone video allegedly march 31st. watch as a fan rights the camera angle. you see a dodger fan on the right of your screen. tonight, entertainment website tmz has identified the dodger fan wag his finger as juan banda. take another look. the mz creator says the fan in black and orange is bryan stow and l

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