Person Fatally Struck By Caltrain In San Jose; 13th Fatality This Year
SAN JOSE (CBS SF) -- A southbound Caltrain fatally struck a person on the tracks between the Capitol and Blossom Hill stations in San Jose, officials said Tuesday evening. This is Caltrain's thirteenth fatality of 2019.
Train SB #156 struck the person, who Caltrain said was trespassing on the tracks, at approximately 5:08 p.m. All trains in the area are currently stopped.
There are around 364 passengers onboard SB #156, but there are no reported injuries onboard, Caltrain said. Commuters are advised to expect major delays, especially along Gilroy service routes.
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) sent a bus to help with passengers on SB #156. The northbound track was reopened for train movement at 6:46 p.m. with a 10 miles per hour speed restriction.
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Transit Police Bureau is investigating the incident. The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner is working to determine the final cause of death and to identify in the person killed.
"No matter what the circumstances, it is always regrettable when a life is lost. Caltrain reminds everyone to be safe around train tracks. Caltrain also would like to thank our passengers for their patience as we deal with these sad situations," Caltrain said in a statement.
