Pedestrian Killed By Downtown LA Metro Train

LOS ANGELES, CA — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metro train Friday in Downtown Los Angeles. The investigation into the fatality triggered delays of up to 20 minutes on the B and D lines.

Firefighters and paramedics were sent to the fatal crash at the Pershing Square Station in the 500 block of South Hill Street at about 9:45 a.m. Friday. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

The victim was struck by a train on the Metro B Line, formerly known as the Red Line, according to the LAFD and the Los Angeles Police Department. Authorities did not release information on the identity and gender of the victim.

City News Service contributed to this report.