ENCINITAS —
A man died after he was struck by a southbound train in Encinitas on Saturday night, a sheriff’s official said.
The collision, which involved a BNSF freight train was reported about 11:30 p.m. near the intersection of Vulcan Avenue and D Street, said sheriff’s Sgt. Jason King. The man died before he could be taken to a hospital.
The Medical Examiner’s Office will identify the man and determine the cause of death. .
The Sheriff’s Transit Enforcement Unit is investigating the incident. The unit investigates incidents along the routes of the North County Transit District used by BNSF.
Anyone with information related to the collision was asked to call the Sheriff’s Department at (858) 565-5200.
