Person Killed In Redwood City Caltrain Strike

REDWOOD CITY, CA — A person was struck and killed by a train in Redwood City on Tuesday evening, Caltrain officials reported. The incident happened at 5:02 p.m. near the Whipple Avenue grade crossing.

"Emergency personnel are on the scene and have confirmed the strike was fatal," Caltrain officials said in a news release.

There were 850 passengers aboard southbound train no. 262, which was involved in the collision. Passengers were told to expect to be delayed up to 40 minutes, according to officials.

It's not clear what the person was doing in the area of the tracks. Caltrain officials said the victim was trespassing. The death marks the sixth time this year someone has died on Caltrain tracks.

"No matter what the circumstances, it is always regrettable when a life is lost," Caltrain Spokesman Dan Lieberman said. "Caltrain reminds everyone to be safe around train tracks."

Meanwhile, Redwood City police urged area residents who were driving in town Tuesday evening to avoid the area of Whipple Avenue at El Camino Real due to heavy traffic as a result of the crash.

Patch file photo by Renee Schiavone