Police Seek Witnesses to Fatal Train Traffic Collision NR12122gb

Los Angele:  LAPD Valley Traffic Division (VTD) detectives are looking for anyone who may have witnessed a fatal train traffic accident in which a male pedestrian was instantly killed.

Today, around 9:15 a.m., A Metrolink train conductor saw a male that appeared to be sitting on the train tracks north of Raymer Street and east of Sepulveda Boulevard in Van Nuys.

After multiple unsuccessful attempts to get the pedestrian attention by utilizing the train horn, the train went into an emergency stop but still collided with the pedestrian. Los Angeles Fire Department Rescue Ambulance responded to the scene and pronounced the man dead at the scene.

The identity of the pedestrian is being withheld pending notification to next of kin.

Anyone with information on this traffic collision is asked to call Valley Traffic Division Detectives at 818-644-8028.  During non-business hours or weekends, calls may be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7.  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may 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 key pads) using a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.”  Tipsters can also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on “web tips” and follow the prompts.