Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Train In Carlsbad
The deadly collision happened near the Poinsettia Station in Carlsbad.
CARLSBAD, CA – A Coaster train struck and killed a pedestrian Monday in Carlsbad.
The deadly collision happened around 8:15 a.m. near the Poinsettia Station at 6511 Avenida Encinas, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
Sheriff's deputies were not immediately able to provide information on the victim.
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The Poinsettia Station was closed, according to North County Transit. A bus bridge was established for Coaster passengers from Encinitas Station to Oceanside Transit Center while authorities investigated the incident.
NCTDAlert: COASTER Carlsbad Poinsettia Station is closed until further notice due to police activity. We apologize for the inconvenience.
— North County Transit (@GoNCTD) July 23, 2018
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#NCTDAlert: COASTER RIDER UPDATE: Due to trespasser incident in Carlsbad a bus bridge will be established for COASTER passengers from Encinitas Station to Oceanside Transit Center. We apologize for the inconvenience. pic.twitter.com/AUeDDEiTN8
— North County Transit (@GoNCTD) July 23, 2018
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