[04-30-2022] San Diego County, CA – Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Coaster Train

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an accident that involved a pedestrian who was struck and killed by a northbound Coaster train near Little Italy on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

The crash happened around 9:30 a.m. in the area that lies between the Washington Street and Middletown stations near a San Diego airport parking lot.

Officials say that the incident happened in a restricted area of the track near Sassafras Street.

Officers dispatched to the scene discovered the pedestrian, who was deemed dead on arrival.

The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy and determine an official cause of death.

The matter remains under investigation by deputies with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

Fatal Train Accident Statistics

It’s not always the most efficient or cost-effective way to get around town. The number of people killed or injured while traveling is on the rise.

All across the country, there are train accidents. According to the Department of Transportation, approximately 5,800 train-car collisions occur in the United States each year. They’re most common at railroad crossings. Due to these accidents, 600 people lost their lives, and 2,300 were injured.

According to the Federal Railroad Administration of the US Department of Transportation (USDOT), approximately 80% of railroad crossings lack adequate warning devices.

Derailments, poorly maintained tracks, a lack of adherence to safety regulations, inadequate security, and other carelessness are to blame for the majority of train accidents.

San Diego County Train Accident Lawyers

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In the field of wrongful death law, our legal team stays abreast of all the latest developments. Our San Diego County train accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to assist you and your family in pursuing monetary compensation for the loss of a loved one in a tragic train accident. To begin the process of suing a company, call (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation.