An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was fatally struck by an Amtrak train in Carlsbad last night.
The incident was reported around 7:15 pm on Thursday. According to Monica De La Torre Chavez, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Deputy, the crash occurred north of the Carlsbad Village Station, off State Street and Grand Avenue.
Unfortunately, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s name has not been released and details are very scarce at this time.
#NCTDAlert: COASTER passengers, the next Northbound train will be unable to service the Poinsettia and Carlsbad Village Stations due to a trespasser incident with an AMTRAK train near Carlsbad Village. A Bus Bridge will provide transportation to Oceanside, look for unit 1145. pic.twitter.com/lt6rPQX2EB
— North County Transit (@GoNCTD) November 20, 2020
All trains were delayed for about two hours following the incident.
