It's National Rail Safety Week. 

Once a central hub for the rail network, Clinton has some still functioning railroads and some that are no longer in use, but Police Chief Ben Lowers is reminding residents of the laws and safety measures during this National Rail Safety Week. 

In 2018, there were 17 fatalities at rail crossings and 24 trespasser casualties in a trespassing capacity. According to the Chief, walking along or crossing at non-crossing locations is against the law.

The Chief points out motorists are 40-times more likely to die in a rail crossing accident than they are in a car accident. This week you can anticipate a focus on rail safety and compliance of railroad laws by law enforcement. 

Chief Lowers remembers some of the hot spots around the community that was associated with the railroad network. He says there is a lot of history around the railroad in Clinton and so residents should take some these things to heart.