A train struck and killed a pedestrian In Santa Ana this afternoon, at 17th Ave., near Lincoln Ave.
The pedestrian was walking across the tracks at 12:26 p.m. when he was hit by an Amtrak train.
Investigators have not identified the man or determined why he was walking on the tracks.
The SAPD closed 17th Street between Santiago Street and Grand Avenue while investigators reviewed the crash site. .
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.