The person was walking in a 'non- pedestrian area' between the Chatsworth and Northridge stations around 5:30 a.m. when they were hit by by Ventura County Line train 100, said a Metrolink spokesperson.
A pedestrian was fatally hit by a Metrolink train in the Northridge area early Monday morning.The person was walking in a 'non- pedestrian area' between the Chatsworth and Northridge stations around 5:30 a.m. when they were hit by Ventura County Line train 100, according to Scott Johnson of Metrolink.Authorities were sent to the area of the 19700 block of Bahama Street, where the person died for their injuries, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The southbound train was headed from Moorpark to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. The 60 passengers were assisted off of the train and received alternate transportation through ride-sharing services.Rail service was interrupted on the Metrolink's VC Line and Pacific Surfliner trains, but all service was restored by 9:39 a.m., said officials with Metrolink.'We remind people to stay off of railroad tracks,' said Johnson, Metrolink spokesperson.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Pedestrian fatally struck by Metrolink train in NorthridgeA pedestrian was killed early Monday by a Metrolink commuter train in Northridge. Metrolink officials said the person was hit in a 'non-pedestrian area.'
Read more »
Cal State Northridge Transfer INF Kamau Neighbors Commits to Louisville BaseballThe switch hitter is the eighth portal commitment for the Cardinals this offseason.
Read more »
Metrolink service along Perris Valley Line suspended over weekendThe Metrolink service will be suspended on both Saturday and Sunday as inspectors conduct tests following recent construction.
Read more »
K-12 and college students will get free Metrolink passes for another yearSeamus Bozeman is a local writer from Altadena. Seamus earned his Associates Degree in Journalism and Political Science from Pasadena City College and was an award-winning news editor and writer at the independent and student-run newspaper, The Courier. He spends his spare time hiking, writing, reading books and riding his bike.
Read more »
Metrolink ridershipThe most important stories for you to know today
Read more »
Metrolink hopes to reduce wait times, add off-peak trips as part of new scheduleKevin Tidmarsh is Weekend Edition's Producer. Kevin started out in audio making an independent history podcast at Pomona College before going on to work for NPR's Morning Edition, KCRW and Stitcher.
Read more »