Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Train In Encinitas
BREAKING: The incident on the tracks alongside North Vulcan Avenue was likely a suicide, sheriff's Lt. Dave Schaller said.
Updated 10:25 a.m. Thursday:
ENCINITAS CA – A pedestrian was fatally struck by a train Thursday in Encinitas.
The incident occurred shortly before 9:30 a.m. on the tracks alongside North Vulcan Avenue near Sanford Street and was likely a suicide, sheriff's Lt. Dave Schaller said.
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Southbound Coaster service was delayed "due to a trespasser incident," but buses were sent to transport passengers from the Encinitas to Carlsbad Poinsettia stations, according to the North County Transit District.
#NCTDServiceAlert: SB COASTER 644 will be delayed due to trespasser incident in Encinitas. A bus bridge established btwn Poinsettia (1/2)
— North County Transit (@GoNCTD) June 22, 2017
#NCTDServiceAlert: Correction: due to trespasser incident near Encinitas a bus bridge is in place between ENC and POI for C644 and C639.
— North County Transit (@GoNCTD) June 22, 2017
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