San Diego County Sheriff's Department: BNSF Train Vs. Pedestrian Collision - Oceanside

Press release from San Diego County Sheriff's Department:

07/18/2021 5:54 AM

On 07/17/2021, at approximately 2159 hours, a BNSF train was traveling southbound near the location where the train tracks cross Oceanside Boulevard in the city of Oceanside, county of San Diego.  As the train crossed the intersection with Oceanside Boulevard, the train struck a pedestrian.  The pedestrian involved in the collision was deceased upon the arrival of law enforcement.  Deputies are investigating the incident and manner of death will be determined by the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.

Anyone with information about this case can call the Sheriff's Department's non-emergency line at (858) 565-5200 

Source of Information: Deputy Campbell, Sheriff's Department, Transit Enforcement Unit.

Media Contact: Sergeant Jason King

Email Address of Contact: jason.king@sdsheriff.org

Telephone Number of Contact: (760) 966-3500

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