Pedestrian killed by Amtrak train in Encinitas

Posted: May 22, 2022 / 03:48 PM PDT

Updated: May 22, 2022 / 03:48 PM PDT

ENCINITAS, Calif. – Representatives with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department are investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed on an Amtrak train in Encinitas, authorities said.

The crash happened Sunday about 10:52 a.m. when officers were dispatched to the Leucadia Boulevard intersection for reports of a pedestrian being injured. When agents arrived, the victim was found dead.

The incident is still under investigation by officers and a cause of death will be determined by the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to representatives at 800-565-5200.

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