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'''Brandon Bostian''' was the 32-year-old [[Amtrak]] train engineer (driver) who was at the controls on May 12, 2015, when his northbound train accelerated sharply just prior to entering a curve at more than double the speed limit.<ref>http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/amtrak-crash/amtrak-crash-train-was-gaining-speed-it-approached-curve-n359191</ref>  The train then derailed, killing eight people and injuring more than 200; four days after the crash, 17 passengers continued to be hospitalized.<ref>http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/16/us/philadelphia-amtrak-train-derailment/</ref>  Bostian himself was treated for injuries and released by a hospital the same day of the crash.

'''Brandon Bostian''' was the 32-year-old [[Amtrak]] train engineer (driver) who was at the controls on May 12, 2015, when his northbound train accelerated sharply just prior to entering a curve at more than double the speed limit.<ref>http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/amtrak-crash/amtrak-crash-train-was-gaining-speed-it-approached-curve-n359191</ref>  The train then derailed, killing eight people and injuring more than 200; four days after the crash, 17 passengers continued to be hospitalized.<ref>http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/16/us/philadelphia-amtrak-train-derailment/</ref>  Bostian himself was treated for injuries and released by a hospital the same day of the crash.

Bostian has been a [[homosexual]] activist in support of [[same-sex marriage]], which may explain the media support of him after the crash.  Bostian was quoted in 2012 as saying:<ref>http://themidtowngazette.com/2012/10/campaign-for-marriage-equality-continues-in-new-york/</ref>

Bostian has been a [[homosexual]] activist in support of [[same-sex marriage]], which may explain the media support for him after the crash.  Bostian was quoted in 2012 as saying:<ref>http://themidtowngazette.com/2012/10/campaign-for-marriage-equality-continues-in-new-york/</ref>

{{cquote|It’s kind of insulting to have to beg people for my right to marry. I feel like we shouldn’t even have to have this fight.}}  

{{cquote|It’s kind of insulting to have to beg people for my right to marry. I feel like we shouldn’t even have to have this fight.}}