A pedestrian was fatally struck early Monday by a Metrolink commuter practice in Northridge, in response to officers.
The particular person was hit in a “non-pedestrian space” on the tracks simply earlier than 5:30 a.m., in response to Scott Johnson, a spokesperson for Metrolink. Nobody else was injured, however the southbound practice on the Ventura County line was halted and faraway from service.
The 60 passengers on board had been assisted off and supplied different transportation via ride-sharing apps, Johnson stated.
The Los Angeles Police Division is investigating the incident, which occurred on the tracks close to Corbin Avenue and Bahama Road, in response to Officer Norma Eisenman, an LAPD spokesperson. The one who was killed had not but been publicly recognized.
“The tracks are nonetheless closed as officers reply,” Johnson stated. That part of the railway between Chatsworth and Northridge stays closed, inflicting delays to Metrolink’s Ventura County line and the Pacific Surfliner, he stated. Rail service will resume as soon as the LAPD and the coroner’s workplace clear the scene.
“We need to remind everybody in the neighborhood to remain off the tracks,” Johnson stated.
