Commuters using the Coaster train may face some delays Thursday morning due to a fatal collision on the tracks near the Carlsbad Village station.
San Diego County Sheriff's Department (SDSO) Deputies are investigating the death of a 30-year-old man at milepost marker 229.38 near the intersection of Oak and Washington streets.
Deputies say it appears the man was sitting or lying next to the tracks before he was struck by a northbound Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) freight train around 2 a.m.
SDSO investigators said witnesses reported that as the train approached the area, the man rolled onto the tracks and was fatally struck.
Officials said the freight train had activated its emergency braking system upon first spotting the man on the tracks, but the train was unable to stop before hitting the man.
The man, whose name was not released, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident caused some short delays for morning commuters who take the 5 a.m. train out of Oceanside. North County Transit District officials said the train would likely fully restore service on time for those early morning rides but if delays continued, buses would be provided for Coaster passengers in Oceanside.
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By 6 a.m., train services were up and running.
The investigation is ongoing. Any witnesses should contact the SDSO at (858) 565-5200.
