This is kpix 5 news. A tragedy on the tracks. Bart train hits and kills two bart workers. This is a tragedy of the greatest proportion for the bart family. Federal investigators are taking over. What this means for the strike and negotiations. Good evening. Tonight we have Live Team Coverage on the accident and what bart and unions are saying. Lets start with brian webb where the crash happened. Reporter weve learned the National Transportation safety board has taken over this investigation from bart police. This is what they will be looking at. A 500 yard stretch of track behind me with four empty bart train cars and the bodies of two bart maintenance workers at the other. Bart emergency, bart emergency. You are hearing the radio transmission between a dispatcher and train operator as the accident happened. We struck individuals at 16th decibel 2. The bodies of two bart workers, an employee and a contractor. They were checking a reported dip in the tracks today and by bart procedure, one was supposed to do the inspection. The other was supposed to be the look out for incoming traffic. Both said to be experience on the tracks and around train. The specialty is track work. That means they understand the railroad, they understand how to work around moving trains. They were doing today what they have probably done 100, if not 1,000 other times. Bart Officials Say the out of Service Train was an experienced operator and several others on board but being controlled by computer at the time of collision. Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of two workers who have just been killed on the bart tracks. Stop, stop. Stop. All stop. Investigators will try to determine how the people on the tracks and people on the train didnt know about each other. Why they didnt each other and if the warnings to stop could have saved lives. Be advised. May be bart employees. The ntsb will be listening closely to the radio transmissions. In particular, stop, stop, stop. Did that happen before the accident, during or after. And videotape from the train itself. If all the systems were working properly, should give a clear picture of how this accident happened. Kpix, 5. And barts unions reacted quickly but cautiously. Held a memorial for the victims and careful not to assign blame. Kristin continues our coverage from the bart station. Reporter candles burning here as you can see. Employees bearing these arm bands. But Union Leaders reluctant to talk about negotiations where they say members are grieving. Somber strike march. Union members lit candle s and carried signs. Wishing this never happened. Unfortunately, it did. Patra is president of 3993 which represents one of the men who died today. Bart may have assigned managers to fill positions. No way managers could be trained and be up to speed certified. Yeah, i think this could have been avoided. One worker told kpix 5 there are protocols. There should have been a series of horn blasts and warnings. Allowing train managers to operate during a strike could lead to safety concerns. Tonight Union Leaders declined to talk politics. At this point were not commenting on that. The accident happened in high leveled talks between seius president. Neither management nor the unions would say what the tragedy could mean for negotiations. Were not here to talk about work. Two men are dead. And this is an extremely tragic situation. Thats where we need to keep our eyes focused. There will be two other candle light vigils tomorrow. Atu members will not be picketing tomorrow. Reporting live kpix 5. And traffic around the bay area is moving as slowly as the bart negotiations. You know it was a mess. Heres what it looked like earlier tonight at the bay bridge toll plaza. Just trying to get on to the bay bridge was a major headache. Take a look at the scene on the approach at 1st and harrison streets. Its been bumper to bumper all evening. Its unclear how todays accident will impact negotiations between bart and unions as the strike continues. Stay with kpix 5 and kpix. Com for continuing coverage on the talks and on the investigation into todays deadly accident. Hospital orderly reportedly walked over a missing womans body twice a week before she was found in a stairwell. The San Francisco chronicle reports the worker told the nurse he saw the unconscious woman and that nurse told the Sheriffs Department. 57yearold Lynn Spalding disappeared september 21st and found two weeks later. Not sure if she was alive or how the Sheriffs Department responded. In other bay area headlines, it appears more than a dozen new recruits wont be joining the San Jose Police department. The class of 40 just graduated in september. But almost half of them are considering jobs with other agencies. The department is in the midst of a long bitter battle over pay and benefits. Also is about 400 officers short of where it was five years ago. New uc president is vowing to keep tuition costs under control. The cost to attend one of the university of california schools tripled over the past decade. During a visit yesterday, keeping tuition affordable would be a priority. Is currently visiting all of the campuses. The florida man hunt is over. Authorities say the men used phoney documents to forge their way out of prison. But they didnt go far from there. Reporter police found Joseph Jenkins and Charles Walker at a hotel in florida. Just 100 miles from the prison they escaped from. No one was injured during the arrest that came hours after family members urged the men to turn themselves in. Want you to surrender yourself to someone who you trust who will bring you back in safely. The two men were serving life sentences. But both were allowed to leave the prison after officials received forged court papers ordering their release. We took him to his grandmothers house. She had no idea who was coming. We then took him to his mothers house. Earlier this month both men returned to a jail to registered as free felons. Correction officers took these mug shots, fingerprinted them and watched them walk out the door. State authorities realized the mistake and launched massive man hunt. But jenkins and walker were on the run. See if any other inmates were released early because of forged documents. Cbs news. Florida already changed early released system. Prisons must verify with judges, not just court clerks before letting an inmate out. Were getting a clearer picture how many people applied for obamacare. 476,000 applications have been filed since the program went online at the beginning of the month. It will not say how many people have enrolled in the insurance markets. There have been numerous glitches including problems with the web site. During the shut down, a bay area woman became the National Symbol for furloughed government employees. Shes the Oldest National park ranger in the country and its her perspective that continues to captivate people. She went back to work. During the government shut down, anger and argument spread across the nation. We have had enough. One federal employee, park ranger betty reed watched it all with patience. I was optimistic. Ive seen times equal to this. And things have worked out all right . Yes, ultimately they all worked out. Longevity has advantages. Longevity indeed. Soskin is 92 years old. The nations Oldest Park Ranger has her hat on again. Right. Being under the hat is important for me. The park is small. Its reopening did not attract a huge crowd like the one at the national zoo. Cheering when the gates opened again. The closed sign was taken down at the visitor center. Then helped another ranger at the day. That means something to you. Absolutely. She tells visitors how thousands of american men and women became part of an unprecedented mobile of labor. To ensure the stars and stripes was the flag of victory. Its funny when i look at the flag, there are feelings that block words. Because the symbolism has meant so many things to me in history. With two weeks of National Term oil ended and the flag raised once more over her park, soskin reminds us no matter our disagreements, the same flag flies overall of us. Cbs news, richmond, california. Just one phrase sent on a cell phone helped save a mans life. How a text message made all the difference. Running to show them you can get through obstacles. Shes not your average marathon runner. How this bay area mom is proving her fighting spirit. Good evening, everybody. It is going to pan out to be cooler tomorrow than what it was today. A chance of rain returns to the forecast well pinpoint that as the news continues. Text. Tim webb was riding to his b a california motorcyclist who broke his back in a crash may have saved his own life with a single text. Tim webb was riding to his job on wednesday when he says he swerved off the road to avoid an oncoming truck. Despite broken bones and a severed spine, he was able to text his girlfriend, crash 911. I said you are in a crash . Where are you . I kept texting and he didnt reply then you think the worst. Webb followed up with a phone call leading rescuers to the crash site. He is paralyzed but thanks to his message he is alive. A bay area mom has a message of hope and toughness. Training for nikes marathon. Doing it while battling cancer. Last night before the nike. Amy is known as a motivator in her running group. She has a great sense of humor and a toughness about her. She began running marathons when the children of two friends were diagnosed with leukemia called the ateam. In july amy became a part of that team. I said i guess they need a team captain. She was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Its aggressive. Not a lot of treatment for it. The only treatment is chemo. Im running to show you can get through obstacles. You can get through the challenging times. Get through if with a smile on your face. Shell hand it off to her. Having the bib with me will be nice to have a physical reminder amy is there in spirit. And imy will run the last 4. 2 miles herself. Im not someone has going to tuck their tail between their legs. You know what, im going to be the person that beats the odds. Her fighting spirit is inspired by her husband and two children and the future she wants to share with them. Ive never felt anything so deep a love for my kids, my family. I dont want anything to take that away. Cans ear will never take that away. I want them to know that im doing this fight for them. For me, for our family and everyone out there. Thats struggling. Though she doesnt know what waits for her, with every step, amy keeps hope. Michelle griego, kpix 5. Shes impressive. The marathon starts at 6 30 a. M. At union square and ends at the great highway. There are about 30,000 participants. Taking you outside now. A nice shot of the moon over the bay bridge. Its cooling off after it was a mild saturday. Heres the forecast. Good evening, everybody. What a day today across the bay area where high temperatures panned out to be slightly warmer than normal for this time of the year in San Francisco. Typically we should be at 70 degrees. Today 75. It was spot on in san jose. Above average to the north at 83. And due East Livermore 86. 7 or 8 degrees above normal for this time of the year. Tonight mostly clear skies. We will find the redevelopment of the stratus, most commonly called fog. Mid 40s in concord. This is really interesting , this right here. An area of low pressure. What this is doing, it has so much power with it. Its going to generate large swells along our coast by tomorrow night through tuesday. Were still under the influence of High Pressure on shore flow with west wind of 10 to 20 ochlt a little pattern change by mid week, until then, what we all need to know is a beach hazard statement sunday night through tuesday. Strong rip currents are possible and the large surf will start arriving by tomorrow night. Keep that in mind. Inland, statewide sekt. Wide sacramento. Stockton as well. 68 which is typical. Upper 50s. And morning low forecast at 26. 69 on the south shore. Your bay area pinpoint forecast a whole string of 60s at the beaches once the clouds clear. 70s around the peninsula and low 80s. We swing around to the eastern portion of our district. We top off at 85. These numbers may be a degree or two cooler than today. The low 80s towards sonoma and 87 in one of the warmest locations. Here you have it. Repeat performance on monday and tuesday. We introduce a few clouds on wednesday. Then we do have to incorporate that slight chance of rain by friday. That is a look at your pinpoint forecast. Have a great sunday. World series all set now. Thats right. It all happens the middle of the week. Like it or not , here it comes. Straight ahead, who looks good for the rose bowl . And yes, that bouncing ball spelled world series fate for one American League team. I got some serious game coming. ,,,,,,, the Great American novel. So you can happily let life get in the way, while planning for tomorrow. So you can finish the Great American novel banking for the life you have investing for the life you want chase. So you can heard the end of it now. Wl i . I got a brother in law who is part of that crazy red sox nation fandom. Wade, ill never hear the end of it now, will i . Tigers Justin Verlander hoping to get to a game 7 to pitch. Jose, the former red sox boats it. Could have gotten out of it but the bases are loaded. Next batter is shane. Bam. Grand slam to put the red sox up 52. And the joint was jumping. The end to close this. And it gets in for a forgettable night for him. The alcs mvp. Red sox will play the cardinals in the 04 rematch middle of the week. Guys came with one mind set. The last couple years have been tough. We put that behind us. As that song says everything every Little Things going to be all right. We worked hard spring training. Worked hard everyday. We have one more step. We proved a lot of doubters. Its not about me. Its about this team. Segue to football. Unbeaten ucla against stanford. Look at this catch. Man, i cant get over it. Cody, the son of the former cardinal watches his baby boy go one handed to put him up 103. Bruins had a chance to tie it in the key moments. Jordan was there to make a play. Picked off quarterback twice for the afternoon and that turn over turned into points. 171 yards and two scores. Stanford wins it 2410. Cheerleader spirit. Not enough tonight in berkeley. Oregon state in white. All over cal quarterback. Goff was pulled late in the game. 14 yard strike. Still in the first half. Off the quick screen pass. Brandon cook is going wild. He goes 34 yards. 34 yard play. Threw for 481 yards and 4 touchdowns. Cal defense gave up almost 600 yards. Bears fall to 1 and 6 as they lose 4917. Three versus five. No contest. Florida state all over clemson. Mario edwards jr picked this up. All over the tigers 5114. Johnny manziel. Needed to work the two minute drill for texas a m. Sacked on 4th down. Auburn wins it 4541. Goes down 2724. Elsewhere tonight ufc 166. Cane victorious over junior dos santos. And he is the winner tonight in fontana. When we come back, shark attack in san jose. 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