The road is back open at the train crossing on Woodland Avenue in West Reno after a train crash shut it down Tuesday afternoon.
A train plowed into an RV on the tracks around Tuesday around noon. Crews took the RV driver to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police say the crash was intentional.
Several residents tell us that they noticed the RV was parked near the tracks two days before the crash but didn't report it. Experts say it's important pay attention to your instincts when something seems off, especially during the holiday season when emotions are more intense.
“The RV driver would always drive around and flip a U-turn. He would then drive back in forth which was suspicious but I didn't think anything about it. I thought maybe he was looking for somewhere to hang out,” said concerned resident Trevor Phillips who lives near where the crash happened.
“I should have probably acted on instinct and called somebody," said Phillips. Several other residents report having the same reaction.
According to mental health professionals, emotions run high during the holidays. People who may be depressed may be triggered by all of the stress that comes during the holidays. Money becomes even more of an issue.
“Maybe they are living paycheck to paycheck. For presents and all the things we are expected to be happy about and to do, this is an added stress,” said Rachelle Pellissier from the Crisis Support Services of Nevada.
The activities that might seem like stress relievers, may make things worse.
“You eat. You know you do the things that might cause more depressing thoughts. You drink more than you normally do. You hang out with family that is usually joyous. This might cause added stress and feelings of aloneness,” said Pellissier.
The end result of these situations may result in what's known as the holiday blues. Symptoms of the Holiday Blues include: anxiety, sadness, headaches, insomnia uneasiness, intestinal problems, and conflict with family and friends.
In order to deal with the Holiday Blues, professionals suggest that you be aware of what triggers your stress and try to avoid it. Keep a reasonable schedule. Prioritize your responsibilities, don't overindulge and give yourself a break every once in a while, even if your schedule doesn't allow it.
