Boyle Heights, CA — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Union Pacific train on Sunday afternoon in Boyle Heights, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).
The fatal incident occurred around 2 p.m. near the 3200 block of E. Union Pacific Avenue. Authorities have not yet determined why the individual was on the tracks at the time of the accident.
Investigation and Train Operations Halted
All rail operations in the area were temporarily suspended while investigators worked at the scene. Authorities are working to determine the cause of the incident and whether any safety protocols were violated.
It is currently unclear whether any passengers were onboard the train when the incident took place.
Ongoing Investigation
The identity of the victim has not been released, pending notification of next of kin. Law enforcement officials are continuing their investigation and reviewing possible factors such as:
- Trespassing on train tracks
- Potential safety violations
- Witness accounts or surveillance footage
