ENCINITAS, CA – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train Thursday in Encinitas.
An Amtrak train struck the person around 5:20 a.m. near the 1000 block North Coast Highway 101, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. The pedestrian died at the scene, said Sheriff Corporal Jason Burk.
The person’s name, age and gender were not disclosed.
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About two hours later, another pedestrian was fatally struck by a Sprinter train in Vista.
Anyone with information about either fatal collision has been asked to call the Sheriff’s Department’s non-emergency line at 858-565-5200.
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