BREAKING: One person is dead following a tragic collision between a Metrolink train and a vehicle near Camarillo earlier today. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported the incident occurred at approximately 2 p.m. on December 18, prompting immediate emergency responses.
Emergency services confirmed that the driver of a Honda Ridgeline truck, an elderly man whose identity is still pending release, was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck was registered to a residence in Port Hueneme, according to CHP spokesperson Ryan Ayala.
Metrolink officials revealed that Train 118 struck the vehicle while it was stationary on the tracks between the Oxnard and Camarillo stations. Remarkably, all 14 passengers aboard the train escaped injury, and the train remained at the scene as authorities conducted their investigation.
In response to the accident, several Metrolink services have been canceled, leading to significant disruptions for commuters. Fifth Street is currently closed between Las Posas and Pleasant Valley in Camarillo as investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
This incident marks another grim chapter in a year that has seen multiple fatal collisions between trains and vehicles. As authorities continue to gather details, updates will be provided regarding the investigation and potential implications for public safety.
Stay tuned for further developments on this urgent situation.
