Crime & Safety
Train Fatally Strikes Pedestrian In Encinitas
The victim died at the scene, Lt. Joe Barry said.
ENCINITAS, CA — A train fatally struck a pedestrian Wednesday near San Elijo State Beach, authorities reported.
The rail fatality took place at about 1 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Chesterfield Drive and South Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
The victim died at the scene, Lt. Joe Barry said.
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Further details, including the pedestrian's identity, remained unavailable as of late afternoon.
— City News Service
