Train Fatally Strikes Pedestrian In Encinitas

ENCINITAS, CA — A train fatally struck a pedestrian Wednesday near San Elijo State Beach, authorities reported.

The rail fatality took place at about 1 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Chesterfield Drive and South Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.

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The victim died at the scene, Lt. Joe Barry said.

Further details, including the pedestrian's identity, remained unavailable as of late afternoon.

— City News Service