Man Killed By Train In Northridge Identified

NORTHRIDGE, CA —Authorities Tuesday identified a 37-year-old man killed by a Metrolink train in the Northridge area this week.

Bernardo Miranda, 37, who was homeless., was struck by Ventura County Line train 100 while in a "non-pedestrian area" between the Chatsworth and Northridge stations, just before 5:30 a.m. Monday, according to Scott Johnson of Metrolink and the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner

"We remind people to stay off of railroad tracks," Johnson said. "Don't use the right-of-way as a shortcut -- for your safety and for everyone's safety."

Officers were called to the area of the 19700 block of Bahama Street, but Miranda died at the scene, according to 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, Johnson said. No other injuries were reported.

City News Service