Laurel Street and Pacific Coast Highway December 6, 5:59 p.m. SDPD 32.731373, -117.161667
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a northbound Amtrak train. The pedestrian was a white male in his 50s and was observed by a witness walking on Laurel Street. The witness claimed the male appeared to be committing suicide by walking in front of the train tracks and intentionally getting hit.
The Medical Examiner’s Office responded to clean up the scene and an investigation is continuing.
All train traffic in the San Diego area was stopped due to the incident for about one hour and 45 minutes. Train passengers were moved around the scene via the trolley.
Laurel Street and Pacific Coast Highway December 6, 5:59 p.m. SDPD 32.731373, -117.161667
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a northbound Amtrak train. The pedestrian was a white male in his 50s and was observed by a witness walking on Laurel Street. The witness claimed the male appeared to be committing suicide by walking in front of the train tracks and intentionally getting hit.
The Medical Examiner’s Office responded to clean up the scene and an investigation is continuing.
All train traffic in the San Diego area was stopped due to the incident for about one hour and 45 minutes. Train passengers were moved around the scene via the trolley.