7-Year-Old Boy Hit, Killed by Train near Avenue 15 1/2 and Road 29 [Madera County, CA]

7-Year-Old Child Struck, Killed by Train near Avenue 15 1/2 in Madera County

 
MADERA COUNTY, CA (June 6, 2023) — A 7-year-old boy was hit and killed by a train near Avenue 15 1/2 and Road 29.
 
According to the Madera County Sheriff’s Office, the child left his home and walked onto the tracks. Subsequently, a BNSF Railway heading to Pasco, Wash., from Barstow struck him. The fatal crash happened around 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
 
Deputies arrived at the scene and found the minor with fatal injuries. Madera County Child Protective Services also responded to the area.
 
Based on a preliminary investigation, deputies believe the 7-year-old boy wandered from his fenced yard across the street. A passing motorist observed the incident and contacted the authorities. Reports say that both parents of the child were home and fully cooperative with the investigation.

Our deepest thoughts and sympathies go out to the family and friends of the victim.

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