ENCINITAS — A train struck and killed a pedestrian today near Leucadia State Beach, authorities reported.
The rail fatality in the area of Vulcan Avenue and Jason Street in Encinitas was reported shortly after 9 a.m., according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.
The pedestrian, whose identity was not immediately available, died at the scene.
The sheriff’s Transit Enforcement Unit was called in to investigate, Lt. Jessica Boegler said.
UPDATE: This story has been updated to note the pedestrian was killed in the incident.
