A pedestrian died after being struck by a Union Pacific train Monday morning near the Walerga Road overcrossing in North Highlands, authorities said.
The collision was reported about 7:05 a.m. along the railroad tracks near Roseville Road, according to emergency dispatch logs.
Metro Fire Sacramento said firefighters arrived on scene and pronounced the person dead. The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the victim pending notification of next of kin…