Oceanside CA— Last night, May 28, 2017, shortly before 10:30pm, an Amtrak train struck two people on the tracks near Cassidy Street, in the city of Oceanside.
An Amtrak train was traveling southbound when the two males were observed walking on the edge of the tracks. The train went into emergency braking, but the train struck the two.
One male was pronounced dead at the scene. The second male suffered serious injuries and was transported to Scripps La Jolla Hospital for treatment.
Anyone with information about this case can call the Sheriff’s Department’s non-emergency line at (858) 565-5200.