The 2015 Amtrak crash of Train 188 at Frankford Junction in Philadelphia. Read moreIt was one of the biggest disasters in recent city history: A speeding Amtrak train careened off the tracks and crashed in Frankford in 2015, killing eight people and injuring more than 200. Still, in all that time, one question has remained unanswered: Were Bostian’s actions that day a tragic mistake — or a crime? In 2017, a Municipal Court judge dismissed the case against Bostian, calling the crash an accident and not a crime. Correction, Feb. 21, 2022: This story has been updated to reflect the new expected start date of Bostian’s trial.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 21, 2022 22:10 UTC