Elderly Man Killed By Train In East Bay

UNION CITY, CA — A 70-year-old man pulling a cart of groceries was struck by a train and killed in Union City Wednesday morning, according to Union City Police. It happened at H Street near Railroad Avenue at 8:44 a.m. His name has not been released.

At least one witness told police that the railroad crossing arms were down and a warning bell was sounding. "The witness said that the man had just barely gotten across the tracks when a southbound Amtrak train crossed through the intersection. The train stuck the man's grocery cart and also may have made contact with the man resulting in significant injuries. The man was transported to a local hospital, where sadly he has succumbed to his injuries."

The area was closed a awhile but has since reopened to traffic. An investigation into the accident continues with Amtrak and Union Pacific assisting the police department. Anyone with information about this incident should contact Officer Toscano at 510-471-1365.

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