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Man Struck Dead by a Freight Train in San Diego County

Man Struck Dead by a Freight Train in San Diego County

San Diego, CA: A man was struck dead by a freight train. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the incident on Sunday.

Sgt. Jason King of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said a southbound BNSF freight train hit the guy at 11:30 p.m. Saturday near Vulcan Avenue and D Street.

As per the authorities, the man died on the spot. This was the second train accident that happened in the county within a week.

Another train killed a dog walker at the Sorrento Valley Coaster station Thursday morning. Police said a North County Transit District Coaster train hit him. San Diego County Sheriff’s deputies suspected a dog rescue attempt.

San Diego County Sheriff’s Department asks anyone with information on the Encinitas crash to call 858-565-5200.

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