On Friday, July 31st, the Los Angeles County Coroner identified the pedestrian killed by a train in the Northridge area of Los Angeles, California. In the updated accident report, the coroner named Dominic Muzsnai, 64, as the fatal victim.

The report released by the Los Angeles Police Department stated that a Metrolink train struck the man around 6:40 a.m. on Thursday, July 30th. The Ventura County Line 102 train was heading toward downtown Los Angeles when the collision happened in the 8600-block of Lindley Avenue.

Muzsnai sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. The LAPD did not state what the victim was doing at the tracks at the time of the accident, and the investigation is ongoing.

Train-pedestrian collision is not uncommon, and while it is not a daily occurrence, it results in fatal injuries when it occurs. Ordinarily, train tracks are considered private property, and pedestrians found at undesignated crossings are trespassers and liable to get fined.

Collisions of this nature are preventable, and pedestrians can do so by staying away from train tracks, and if they must cross one, do so at a designated crossing with a functional warning or stop signs. Assume that a train is always coming, and pass with the awareness that a locomotive cannot stop quickly.

The average freight train travels at 55 miles per hour and takes a mile or more to stop. Look both ways before crossing the track, don’t try to beat a train across the road, and ensure there’s enough room before crossing.

Disclaimer: The Accident News article you just read includes information obtained from numerous sources. These sources include, but are not limited to, websites and press releases from law enforcement, the county coroner, fire departments, and other news outlets. While we strive to provide readers with the most accurate information, sometimes the information received is not entirely accurate. For complete details, please refer to an official police report.

The articles published contain sensitive subject matter that may be hard to read by some. We understand that losing a loved one is hard and devastating. Accident News’s decision to share the stories is to help others who may be facing the same situations by providing appropriate resources to the general public.

Please follow and like us: