A somber incident unfolded on the afternoon of February 12, 2024, at the intersection of W Blossom Way and Times Ave, resulting in a fatality as a bicyclist collided with an Amtrak train.
The initial report, received at 2:47 PM, indicated a severe collision involving a bicyclist and an Amtrak train. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, and upon arrival, the tragic nature of the incident became evident.
According to information from the scene, Union Pacific confirmed the involvement of an Amtrak train in the incident. Subsequent updates at 2:56 PM clarified that Amtrak would be handling the situation.
The bicyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene, according to authorities.