Preliminary reports indicate that Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Train 785 traveling from San Diego to Goleta hit two pedestrians on the tracks.
Ventura County, CA – Authorities are investigating an incident where a train struck and killed two pedestrians near Faria Beach Park on Friday night.
According to the the Ventura County Fire Department, the incident took place in the 4300 block of Pacific Coast Higwhay at about 9:45 p.m. November 13.
Preliminary reports indicate that Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Train 785 traveling from San Diego to Goleta hit two pedestrians on the tracks. It’s unclear why the pedestrians were on the tracks.
Emergency crews immediately responded to the scene and located the two victims on the tracks.
The pedestrians, who were not immediately identified, were both pronounced deceased at the scene.
None of the 119 passengers or crew members on the train were harmed in the incident.
No further details were released. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is conducting an investigation into the incident.