Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Trolley In Santee

SANTEE, CA – A trolley struck and killed a pedestrian in Santee this evening.

The rail accident in the area of Cuyamaca Street and Mission Gorge Road was reported shortly before 6:30 p.m., according to sheriff's officials.

The victim, whose name was not immediately available, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Joe Passalacqua of the San Diego Sheriff's Department.No passengers on the trolley were injured, Passalacqua said.

Trolley service was suspended in the area until further notice.

By City News Service / Image by Josh Truelson via flickr.com, used under Creative Commons