Bicyclist Struck By Light Rail Train, Transported To Hospital
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - A bicyclist has been transported to the hospital after being struck by a light rail train Tuesday morning.
The scene is near 19th and V Streets.
Light rail train stopped & blocking 19th & V and W St. - now moving 6:48am. @GoodDaySac @CBSSacramento pic.twitter.com/VAC6rTYoFt
— Tina Macuha (@TinaMacuha) June 28, 2016
Authorities responded to the scene just before 6:30 a.m. on a report about a person being hit by a light rail train. It was discovered that a person riding a bicycle was hit.
That person has since been transported to the hospital, but it is unclear how seriously they were hurt.
Rider Alert: Train service has resumed following incident with bicyclist at 19th and W, and tracks blocked on Del Paso. Expect some delays.
— Sacramento Regional Transit (@RideSacRT) June 28, 2016
Light rail service was briefly paused but has since resumed. Expect some residual delays.