San Mateo, CA- Man Killed on Caltrain Tracks at Hillsdale Station

San Mateo, CA (April 12, 2019)- Caltrain spokesperson Alex Eisenhart reported that a pedestrian was hit on Wednesday by a train in the Hillsdale Caltrain Station on South El Camino Real.

Eisenhart said that the crash happened at approximately 4:20 pm.

Train number 602, carrying approximately 300 passengers, hit the pedestrian on the tracks. Caltrain officials noted that the pedestrian was trespassing on the tracks when the crash occurred.

The accident delayed trains for up to two hours.

None of the passengers on train 602 were injured in the crash.

Eisenhart stated that the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Transit Police Bureau will investigate the crash and identify the victim.

We send our condolences out to the family of the deceased. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.

Pedestrians on California’s Train Tracks

According to Operation Lifesaver, California had the highest rate of train-related pedestrian fatalities in 2018. In fact, with a total of 39 fatalities, California far exceeded the second highest states for train-related pedestrian fatalities: Illinois and Indiana, tied for second with seventeen fatalities.

California has an extensive rail system and efficient local commuter rail, such as Caltrain. Unfortunately, accidents happen for various reasons on train tracks. If you or someone you know was injured on a rail system in California, call the personal injury lawyers at the Brady Law Group. We have almost three decades of experience handling transportation cases in California. Call us at 866-478-6483.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.