Traffic & Transit
'Trespassing' Pedestrian Hit, Killed By Caltrain in Burlingame
A 'trespasser' was struck and killed by a Caltrain Monday afternoon in Burlingame. Commuters can expect lengthy delays due to the incident.
BURLINGAME, CA -- A person identified as a 'trespasser' was struck and killed by a Caltrain on Monday, and commuters traveling to and through the area experienced delays in the afternoon and evening.
At around 5 p.m. Monday, Caltrain revealed on social media that one of it's light rail vehicles, identified as NB261, struck an individual that had been trespassing on the tracks.
ALERT: #NB261 has struck an individual trespassing on the tracks in Burlingame. #Caltrain pic.twitter.com/Xzffyp6lXN
— Caltrain (@Caltrain) July 22, 2019
The incident took place at the North Lane Crossing and has been confirmed as a fatality, Caltrans tweeted. The name of the deceased has not yet been revealed by authorities.
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As a result of the incident, commuters can expect delays of up to 90 minutes, Caltrans said.
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