The reasons for this year’s increase in deaths along North San Diego County’s train tracks might be tougher to ascertain in the short term, but what our communities don’t need are loose theories and crass comments about the victims.

A recent uptick in fatal train collisions in San Diego County is raising alarm bells for city and law enforcement officials. The number of deadly incidents along the rails has spiked this year, renewing concerns over access to mental health services for people at risk of suicide.

Oceanside CA— Last night, Wednesday April 26, 2017 at approximately 7:24 pm., a 41-year-old male, from Vista, was driving his 2003 GMC Sierra northbound on I-5 south of Oceanside Blvd at an unknown speed....