Los Angeles, California – A pedestrian was struck and killed late Monday night by a Metro E (Expo) Line train just south of the Leimert Park neighborhood, and police are investigating the circumstances of the fatal crash.
Los Angeles Police Department officers responded at 12:05 a.m. Tuesday to the 2600 block of Exposition Boulevard near Seventh Avenue, east of the Expo/Crenshaw Station. Authorities said the train was traveling west when it collided with the pedestrian walking near the tracks.
Los Angeles Fire Department crews also responded and pronounced the victim dead at the scene. The person’s identity has not yet been released pending notification of family.
According to Metro, the incident occurred around 11:50 p.m. Monday when a southbound E Line train made contact with “a trespasser walking on the track between the Expo/Crenshaw and Expo/Western stations.”
“Metro extends its heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s family and friends,” the agency said in a statement. “Metro encourages the public to observe rail safety guidance and reminds pedestrians that they should only cross tracks at marked street crossings with signals to help ensure their safe passage.”
Normal train service on the line resumed around 5 a.m. Tuesday, officials said.
The Los Angeles Police Department’s South Traffic Division is handling the investigation.
Jason Stillwell of KeyNews.TV captured video from the scene. He can be reached at 323-455-4187.
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