(Oakland, California – February 15, 2024)
A pedestrian was killed Monday afternoon at about 2:20 pm after they were struck by an Amtrak train. The collision occurred in Hayward and involved Amtrak Train 541. According to Amtrak, Train 541 left Sacramento just before noon and was due to arrive in San Jose at 3:05 p.m. The train had 69 passengers and crew onboard. No one else was injured.
According to Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) statistics, California ranks number one among states in total pedestrian casualties as of 2022. In 2022, there were 240 pedestrian/train casualties in California, with 144 deaths and 96 injuries. The next closest state, Texas, had 100 fewer casualties.
The California Highway Patrol responded to the collision and is continuing its investigation.