A car was struck by a Metrolink train in Santa Ana this evening

A vehicle was struck by a Metrolink train in Santa Ana this evening, after 5 p.m., at the 1800 block of E Wilshire.

One person from the car was assessed by OCFA paramedics and determined to have minor injuries. The person declined transport to a hospital.

The cause of the accident is under investigation.

Metrolink posted this response to the accident on their Twitter feed: OC Line 604 to Oceanside is holding at Orange due to train 686 striking a vehicle on the tracks between Santa Ana and Tustin. Today’s Metrolink passengers with valid fare can receive reimbursement up to $50, for use of alternative transit (taxi, Uber, Lyft, etc.). Please visit http://metrolinktrains.com/qsp for details.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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