Metrolink's San Bernardino line delayed after fatal accident [Updated]
Trains on Metrolink's San Bernardino line are being delayed after a train struck and killed a pedestrian this evening in Covina.
Train 324 hit the pedestrian at Azusa Avenue about 5:30 p.m, officials said. Metrolink said that all trains on the line were being delayed and that it was unknown when service would resume.
The train was eastbound when it hit the man, said Sgt. Dave Foster of the Covina Police Department. He said it was unclear how the man entered the intersection, which is protected by crossing arms that drop when a train is approaching. Police had not identified the man.
[Updated 9:22 p.m.: Metrolink said it has opened one track on the San Bernardino line to allow trains to pass through the accident area at reduced speed.]
-- Robert J. Lopez
EDITOR'S PICKS:
How nice, they opened on tract 4 hours later.
Posted by: Krist91724 | August 27, 2009 at 09:15 AM
It is unfortunate this tragic accident, however since I have been riding Metrolink(1992) accidents with pedestrians in that locality has become a commonality. Perhaps safety needs to investigate. Also Metrolink needs a better system to address situation of this nature.
Posted by: manoela romo | August 27, 2009 at 01:19 PM
hey man i was on this train right and i had to wait 5 or 6 hours that was all bull crap i want me money back we were stuck pomona man thats not cool metro link better give free rides!!!
Posted by: jose mota | August 27, 2009 at 04:01 PM
This is not the first time a person has been struck on that stretch of track. I can recall at least two other people who were hit there, in the same spot. Twice while I was in school at North View, and now this. But the two before were no accident, these people wanted to die. At that intersection there is no way you could mistakenly walk onto the track. The train is clearly visible from both directions, and the stop lights, rails and bells all work just fine... The Metro Link track in Covina is a favorite for locals who want to end it all.
Hope I didn't offend anyone, this is just my observation as a resident of Covina for the past 20 years....
Posted by: Louie C. | September 01, 2009 at 01:37 PM