Surviving the Chatsworth Metrolink Accident

Bea Watts was one of several CSUN community members onboard the Metrolink train that crashed in Chatsworth, CA on Sept 12th, 2008. In recognition of the tragic accident's 1-year anniversary, Bea reflects back on her struggle for survival that day and her road to recovery.

• Directed, shot, edited and captioned by Krishna Narayanamurti for Marketing & Communications
• Produced by Shante Morgan, Editor of @CSUN, Cal State Northridge's faculty and staff newspaper
• Executive Producers: Vance Peterson, Michael McManus and Randal Thomson for University Advancement
• Photographs courtesy of: Bea & Paul Watts, Abel J. Macias for the Daily Sundial, Michael O'Donnell via Wikimedia Commons (used under Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 2.0 License)
• All music from RoyaltyFreeMusic.com
• Special Thanks to: President Jolene Koester, Eric Forbes, and all the heroes on Sept. 12th, 2008 who saved lives and helped the wounded.

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[duneslider51]

My cousin survived this accident with his friend he had also had a broken back and still hasn't received any money from the settlement I hope you survivors get the money you deserve metrolink should forever be in your debt

[MrPent9295]

amazing person.

[bigmanny007]

Bea, You are a strong sister. I wish you a speedy recovery. I shared it with our family. Maria C.

[bigmanny007]

Bea, You are a very strong sister. You where saved by the grace of god. I wish you speedy recovery. I shared this video with our family. Sister Maria Colom

[bigmanny007]

Hi, Bea

Its me your sister Maria Colom from San Francisco. I can't believe that it is a miracle that you survived by the grace from God. Wow this video touch me from the heart. I shared this video with my son Angelo (your nephew) he couldn't believe what happened to you. Angelo wishes you well. and hope to see you someday. I also shared this video with our family. I prayed each day for your speedy recovery and emotional issues. Manuel is the one that first saw this video.

[ohsnapitskorie]

i went to the school where the train crashed at. i was in complete shock seeing this happen on TV. so sad

RIP to all those who were lost

<3

[AmtrakSurfliner768]

How strong! What an amazing person!

[randimapss]

how lucky are you to have a husband like that???

[merrils]

very touching!! Thank you for sharing, Bea. Keep working on your emotional healing; you'll get there!

Merril S.

[aubreycanfield]

one step at a time...so glad to hear a happy story from this catastrophe