The incident took place on West 1st Avenue and North Cedar Street shortly before 6 p.m. on May 21.
Chico, CA – A pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a train near an intersection in Chico on Thursday evening, the Chico Police Department reported.
The incident took place on West 1st Avenue and North Cedar Street shortly before 6 p.m. on May 21.
Preliminary reports indicate that a woman was hit by a freight train on the tracks. Details on the events leading up to the accident were not immediately released.
Police arrived at the scene and located the victim, who was conscious and talking at the scene.
The victim was rushed to a hospital with serious injuries. Her identity was not immediately released.
No one on the train was injured in the collision.
The crash led to the closure of several roads near the intersection as authorities investigated the incident
No additional details on the accident were immediately available. The Chico Police Department is conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.