Person Struck, Killed By RT Train North Of Fruitridge
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - An RT train has struck and killed someone on the tracks near Fruitridge Road.
The incident happened around 6:30 a.m. Tuesday on the tracks that cross Fruitridge Road near 24th Street.
Sacramento police confirm that the incident is a fatal crash but would not go into further detail.
SACRAMENTO ALERT: Pedestrian struck and killed by RT train...26th Ave. north of Fruitridge. pic.twitter.com/CsXltL3Mjq
— Tina & Courtney (@GoodDayTraffic) April 11, 2017
No details about the person struck and killed have been released.
RT held service on the Blue Line between Sacramento City College and 47th Avenue stations for a few hours as authorities investigated the scene. A bus bridge was in place.
Rider Alert Update: Service on the Blue Line has resumed. Expect some residual delays as service gets back on schedule.
— Sacramento Regional Transit (@RideSacRT) April 11, 2017
As of just before 8 a.m., service on the Blue Line was restored. RT says riders should still expect some residual delays as the line plays catch-up.