Man Struck and Killed by Metrolink Train NR13525rh

Los Angeles:  On Friday, December 6, 2013, around 3:50 p.m., a bicyclist was struck and killed by a Metrolink passenger train travelling southbound from the San Fernando/Sylmar Metrolink Station heading towards Union Station.

The train was carrying 58 passengers, none of which were harmed.  The bicyclist was riding west bound on Van Nuys Boulevard on the south sidewalk towards San Fernando Road when he entered into the grade crossing, which at the time the arms were down across the streets and red lights were flashing.

Witnesses stated they heard the sound of the train’s horn honking as it approached.  The bicyclist is a male Hispanic, 30-years-old, who died at scene from his injuries.

The victim has not yet been identified, waiting for next of kin to be notified.  The investigation is still ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident, or for more information, is asked to call Valley Traffic Division Detectives, Officer Ward at (818) 644-8114. During non-business hours or on the weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247).  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.