Man in Motorized Wheelchair Hit, Killed by Train at Main Street and Santa Fe Avenue [Vista, CA]

Man in Motorized Wheelchair Hit in Train Accident near Main Street

 
VISTA, CA (March 1, 2024) — A man in a motorized wheelchair was hit and killed by a train at Main Street and Santa Fe Avenue.
 
According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, the fatal accident happened around 9:00 a.m. Thursday. Under unclear circumstances, a westbound Sprinter service train struck the man who was in a motorized wheelchair.
 
As a result, the unidentified victim passed away from his injuries.
 
Following the incident, investigators had to order a halt for westbound and eastbound Sprinter service from Vista Civic Center. By 12:50 p.m., officials resumed all train services.
 
Authorities did not offer information on the circumstances of the crash, but the sheriff’s Transit Enforcement Unit will look into the details.

Our sympathies are with the family and friends of the victim.

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