Martinez, CA- Amtrak Train Crash Kills Pedestrian Near I-680 in Martinez

Martinez, CA (April 25, 2019)- A woman who died after being hit by Amtrak’s San Joaquins Train No. 718 has been identified as 36-year-old Martinez resident Marolyn Sullivan.

The train crash happened on Tuesday evening at around 7:05 pm on the Union Pacific tracks near Escobar Street and Marina Vista Avenue, east of the overcrossing for Interstate 680.

The train was carrying 75 passengers when the collision occurred. None of the passengers or crewmembers were injured.

Officials reported that Sullivan passed away at the crash scene.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Marolyn Sullivan.  Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.

Pedestrian Crashes on California’s Train Tracks

Pedestrian accidents are always deeply upsetting. However, few are more troubling than a pedestrian accident on a train track. When a loved one is killed in a train collision, it’s common to feel shock and deep grief because this type of accident is so unexpected.

Sadly, California has more fatal pedestrian-train accidents than any other state in the U.S. If someone you love was killed in an accident on train tracks in California, you may be eligible for compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. Contact the Brady Law Group at 866-478-6483 for a complimentary consultation. We have almost three decades of success helping family members who have lost loved ones on California’s train track system.

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.