RIVERSIDE, CA — A pedestrian walking along railroad tracks near downtown Riverside Wednesday was struck by a train, suffering extensive injuries and prompting a temporary closure of the rail line.
The “pedestrian down” call was received at about 11:15 a.m. Wednesday along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe tracks that cross the intersection of East La Cadena Drive and Kansas Avenue, beneath the 60/91/215 interchange, according to the Riverside Fire Department.
The agency said multiple engine crews and a paramedic squad were sent to the location and found the victim, whose identity was not disclosed, hurt but alive.
All train traffic was stopped.
The pedestrian was treated at the scene, then taken to Riverside Community Hospital for further treatment of unspecified moderate to major injuries.
The tracks were expected to reopen before 1 p.m., following a BNSF investigation.
Details regarding what the victim was doing on the tracks at the time were unavailable.
