Woman struck, killed by train off downtown Turlock

A woman was struck by a train and killed just off downtown Turlock early Saturday evening.

Turlock police were initially called for a vehicle vs. train just after 5:30 p.m. Saturday. When crews arrived, they discovered a body under the train, but no automobile was visible.

Through traffic was blocked across several streets in downtown Turlock as the train was stopped on the tracks while law enforcement investigated. The cross streets from just south of Fulkerth Road to Marshall Street were all closed across Golden State Boulevard.

Sunday afternoon, Sgt. Steve Rodrigues said the victim had been identified only as an adult female. The county Coroner’s Office was working to identify her and notify family.

Police had no further information on the circumstances of the collision..

The incident came at a time when Turlock first responders were stretched thin fighting a fire less than half a mile away on the 300 block of Lander Avenue. The exterior blaze spread to two structures, including a tire shop at the corner of Lander and High streets. No injuries were reported.

This story was originally published September 29, 2018 at 7:26 PM.