Pedestrian struck, killed by Amtrak train in North Hollywood

Saturday, May 18, 2024
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KABC) -- A person was struck and killed Saturday morning by a southbound Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Train in North Hollywood, authorities said.

Firefighters and paramedics were dispatched at 9:44 a.m. to 6900 Vineland Ave., just north of Vanowen Street, where the victim was pronounced dead at the scene, the Los Angeles Fire Department said.
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The deceased person was not immediately identified.

None of the approximately 150 people aboard the intercity passenger train were injured, according to the Fire Department.
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A bystander's video from the scene showed the train stopped at a train crossing, blocking traffic on Vineland Avenue.

A section of the train tracks was cordoned off with yellow tape some distance away from the intersection.

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