A woman was killed in Encinitas Thursday after she was hit by a COASTER train.
Sheriff's officials said the collision happened at 1717 North Coast Highway 101 just after 4:30 p.m.
Witnesses say as the train headed north, the woman was seen walking toward the railroad tracks.
The train operator sounded the horn and pulled the emergency brakes, but the COASTER could not stop in time.
The unidentified woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Train service was delayed for about an hour. Sheriff's rail deputies are investigating the crash.
