Crime & Safety

Pedestrian Struck By Train, Seriously Injured In North County

The collision was reported near 8th Street and Stratford Court in Del Mar, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

The collision was reported near 8th Street and Stratford Court in Del Mar, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
The collision was reported near 8th Street and Stratford Court in Del Mar, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. (Maggie Avants/Patch)

DEL MAR, CA — A pedestrian was struck by an Amtrak train and seriously injured over the weekend in Del Mar, authorities said Monday.

The collision was reported at 2:50 p.m. Saturday near 8th Street and Stratford Court, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. The pedestrian suffered "serious injuries" and was taken to a hospital, sheriff's officials said.

Anyone with information about this incident was asked to call the sheriff's department's non-emergency line at 858-565-5200.

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