The tragic case of a runaway train crash in Spain took a different turn today. The wreck, which killed 78 people, may be the fault of a speed-obsessed driver. The conductor, in the past, would brag about how fast he could operate a train without it derailing.
El Pais, one of Spain’s largest newspapers has named the conductor who was operating the train while it crashed. They have listed his identity as Francisco José Garzón Amo.
While little information is currently available, Francisco’s Facebook page may offer some insight into the crash that is responsible for claiming nearly 80 lives...some American.
Before his Facebook profile was deleted, there was a 2012 post that showed a train’s speedometer at 125 mph. There was also a caption which read, “I can't go any faster or they'll give me a fine."
UK’s The Guardian was the first to publish the information, however, they were unable to verify the authenticity of the posts.
Investigators are reviewing the black boxes of the train, to assist them in determining the cause of the crash. Officials are taking this case very seriously, as it is the worst train derailment in decades.
While blame has not been placed on Fransisco yet, he is a suspect. Authorities told the press that Francisco is currently considered "as a suspect for a crime linked to the cause of the accident."
The Associated Press estimates that the train was going between 89 mph and 119 mph, before it flipped on its side. The speed limit for that area, however, is just 50 mph.
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