Woman Killed By Metrolink Train in Anaheim

November 5, 2008 (by Otto Smyth)

According to Metrolink accident attorneys in Anaheim, spokes person Fancisco Oaxaca a woman was struck and killed by a Metrolink train in Anaheim at approximately 8:40 a.m.

The accident occurred in the vicinity of La Palma Avenue in Anaheim involving a northbound Metrolink train No. 685, the train was left the Laguna Niguel-Mission Viejo Station and was heading to the Los Angeles Union Station where it was due to arrive at approximately 9:20 a.m.

After the accident the passengers on the train were transferred to another train at Orangethorpe Avenue, no injuries were reported. The identity of the woman has not been released at this time. The accident closed traffic in the La Palma Avenue vicinity between North Olive Street and North East Street.

Sgt. Rick Martinez of the Anaheim Police Department has stated that the police department has investigated and come to the conclusion that it was a suicide. He also stated that the Orange County Coroners Office is still investigating the accident.