Today, around 6 a.m., a southbound Union Pacific locomotive struck a pedestrian who sustained fatal injuries along the Coast Subdivision near 10th Street in Gilroy. There were no other injuries reported and the the incident is currently under investigation.
“Our hearts go out to family and friends of the deceased,” said Union Pacific spokesman Justin Jacobs.
The victim’s identity hasn’t been released yet.Â
The safety message here is that pedestrians, and everyone, need to be very aware of the hazards associated with trains and should never be on the train tracks or attempt to cross anywhere other than a designated crossing when signs and signals permit, said Jacobs.
“Our locomotive engineer and conductor were immediately put in touch with peer counselors who are also locomotive engineers and conductors as part of our “Peer Support” program.”
