Paramedics removed the injured pedestrian from the scene. Unfortunately, shortly after the victim reached the hospital, he was pronounced dead. Once a fatality occurs, other investigative personnel must be called to the scene, causing additional delays. Tri-Rail regularly meets with several law enforcement agencies along the corridor to discuss ways to limit disruptions to commuter rail service. As part of our System Safety Plan, electronic message boards relay information concerning delays to all affected stations.
Train conductors provide passengers onboard with information and updates.
During these incidents, we contact our contracted bus company and based on their availability, we provide a bus bridge around the incident. When there is any disruption of service, our first priority is to ensure the safety of our passengers and employees. As you can see, Tri-Rail must follow certain procedures including those by the respective law enforcement agency, which has jurisdiction in each incident. We regret any schedule delays and appreciate your patience and cooperation when accidents do occur. Tri-Rail will continue to work closely with all law enforcement agencies in the region to limit service disruptions.