Man killed by train in Willowbrook apparently committed suicide

A male pedestrian was struck and killed by a train Friday evening, a Los Angeles County coroner's spokeswoman said.

The incident occurred about 7:30 p.m. near Willowbrook Avenue and 124th Street in Willowbrook.

Los Angeles County sheriff's homicide detectives conducted a routine investigation, but the death appeared to be a suicide, Deputy Pete Gomez said.

The man's name was not released.

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