Menlo Park, CA: Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Caltrain near Encinal Avenue
Person Killed in Menlo Park Pedestrian Accident near Encinal Avenue
Menlo Park, California (March 25, 2021) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a Caltrain late Thursday morning in Menlo Park, according to a local news source.
Authorities said the deadly pedestrian accident happened at about 11:45 a.m. near Encinal Avenue.
According to the authorities, the pedestrian was trespassing on the tracks near Encinal Avenue and was hit by a northbound train No. 261 that was en route to San Francisco.
Deadly Train Accident near Encinal Avenue in Menlo Park
The pedestrian was killed in the accident. The name of the victim was withheld pending notification of next of kin.
None of the 18 passengers aboard the train was injured.
All trains were halted due to the accident.
No other details about the crash were immediately available.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
The number of pedestrians being seriously injured or killed in California is increasing every year due to the growing numbers of people walking in the streets and the ever-increasing number of motor vehicles on the roads.
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
- Make yourself visible to other road users by wearing bright colored clothes, reflector jackets, or using a flashlight when walking at night.
- Avoid distractions such as using your phone while on the streets.
- Cross streets on marked crosswalks and obey traffic lights.
- Always pay attention to your surroundings.
- Be predictable by observing all traffic rules and obeying signs and signals.
Safety Tips for Drivers
- Look out for pedestrians, particularly in hard-to-see conditions, for example, at night and in bad weather.
- Yield and be ready to stop whenever a pedestrian has the right-of-way.
- Be cautious when parking or backing up – pedestrians can move across your path.
- Observe all traffic rules.
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