One Killed in Train Accident on Whipple Avenue [Redwood City, CA]

Train and Pedestrian Crash on Whipple Avenue in Redwood City

 
REDWOOD CITY, CA (August 4, 2020) – Police confirmed that one person got killed in a train accident on the tracks south of the Whipple Avenue grade crossing on Tuesday morning.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident happened shortly before 7:30 AM.
 
Based on a report from Caltrain, the pedestrian was trespassing on the tracks prior to the accident. At that time, a northbound train No. 215 came and hit the victim.
 
Emergency crews pronounced the victim dead at the scene. They did not release the person’s identity pending notification of next of kin. In addition, there were about 25 people aboard the train and no one was hurt in the incident.
 
As a result, all trains stopped in the area during the initial investigation.
 
Finally, the San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division is in charge of the accident. At this point, drugs or alcohol are not suspected as a factor.

We would like to express our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victim during these painful times.

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