Two pedestrians struck by freight train in Sacramento; one dies at the scene

Key Takeaways

Key Takeaways

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.

Read our AI Policy.

  • A Union Pacific Railroad freight train struck two pedestrians Friday along Grand Avenue.
  • One pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene in Sacramento.
  • The other pedestrian was taken to a hospital and listed in stable condition.

One pedestrian died and another was hospitalized Friday evening after they were struck by a freight train in an industrial area of Sacramento.

Read more Ex-Brazilian model with ties to Melania links Trump envoy to corruption scheme

About 5:45 p.m. Friday, officers responded to reports of a Union Pacific Railroad freight train that struck two pedestrians in the 2500 block of Grand Avenue, according to the Sacramento Police Department.

This industrial area of Sacramento is just south of Interstate 80 along the railroad tracks in the East Del Paso Heights neighborhood.

Read more Friday night Sacramento-area high school football scores and next week’s schedule

Police said one pedestrian was taken by ambulance to a hospital and listed in stable condition. Medics pronounced the other pedestrian dead at the scene.

The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release their name and age after their family has been notified.

Read more What happens if you’re caught tampering with a Flock camera in CA? What law says

By admin

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *