Crime & Safety

Pedestrian Killed In South Bay Caltrain Crash (Updated)

The person was struck shortly after 8 a.m. by northbound train at the Santa Clara station, Caltrain officials said.

Trains are being delayed because service initially stopped following the collision.
Trains are being delayed because service initially stopped following the collision. (Renee Schiavone)

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA — A Caltrain fatally struck a pedestrian in the area of the agency's Santa Clara station on Thursday morning.

Caltrain officials said the person was struck shortly after 8 a.m. by northbound train No. 705 in the area of the station at 1001 Railroad Ave.

There were approximately 104 passengers on the train with no reported injuries onboard, according to Caltrain officials.

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Main tracks 1 and 3 have been reopened after trains were stopped following the collision, causing delays Thursday morning.


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