Pedestrian struck and killed by train in Hesperia

HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train in Hesperia earlier this week.

At about 8:22 am, on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, a Union Pacific freight train struck the pedestrian in the area of Seventh Avenue and Dalcoste Street.

BNSF officials said the incident took place on BNSF property and was not at a designated crossing.

The identity will be released following formal identification by the San Bernardino County Coroner’s office and notification of next of kin.

The incident remains under investigation by BNSF.

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