Crime & Safety

One Struck, Killed by Union Pacific Train in Pomona

The person died at the scene of the incident, which happened about 3 a.m. at Towne Avenue and First Street.

Updated at 8 p.m. April 5, 2016

POMONA, CA - A man was struck and killed Tuesday by a Union Pacific train in Pomona, authorities said.

The man, in his 60s, died at the scene of the incident, which happened about 3 a.m. at Towne Avenue and First Street, according to the county fire department and the coroner's office.

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Authorities withheld his name, pending notification of kin.

Metrolink service was delayed for about three hours, returning to normal just after 6 a.m., authorities said.

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