Man Killed By Light Rail Train May Have Been Jumping Between Cars
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - Regional Transit light rail service on the Gold Line was suspended after a man was hit and killed by a train.
Around 3 p.m., a man in his 70s was reportedly hit and killed by a train at College Greens station by an inbound train on the Gold Line, according to an RT Police Services public information officer.
According to a witness, the man may have jumped between the train cars and fell under the train.
The man's identity has not been released.
Rider Alert Update: Preliminary witness statements indicate an individual may have jumped between the train cars and fell under the train.
— Sacramento Regional Transit (@RideSacRT) September 7, 2016
A bus bridge was set up between University/65th Street and Watt/Manlove Station.
if you (or your mom) witnessed the accident, would you please call our Security Operations Center at 916-556-0275
— Sacramento Regional Transit (@RideSacRT) September 7, 2016