 The remaining survivors reunite and discuss what to do while driving through town . During the discussion Carter learns that he is next on Death 's list . Frustrated over having no control over his life , Carter parks his car on railroad tracks , wanting to die on his own terms . He changes his mind at the last minute ; but cannot get out when his seat belt jams . Alex manages to save Carter when his seat belt rips , just before his car is smashed by an oncoming train . As Billy warns the others to stay away from Carter he is suddenly decapitated by flying shrapnel from the car wreckage . 
