1950 Press Photo Captain Edward Hermann checks motorbike that slid under train

Police Capt. Edward Hermann examines the death machine which skidded under a freight train last night with its rider. Richard Fernandez, 40, 144 30th. Fernandez was killed. The accident occurred at the Southern Railroad tracks crossing Corral Dr. Bike Rider, Injured By Train, Dies - A 40-year-old man died at Charity last night three and a half hours after his careening motorbike slid under a freight train.Both legs of Richard Fernandez, 144 30th, were amputated by surgeons shortly before his death at 8:10 p. m. He also has suffered a fractured skull.

Photo is dated 1950.

Photo measures 8.5 x 8.25 inches.