By Ricardo Roura
28 Jul 2024, 19:18 PM EDT
A man died on the tracks of the B Line of the Los Angeles Metro in a tunnel between Universal City and North Hollywood with no signs of having been hit by a train, authorities said.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) He said officers responded to the 5300 block of Lankershim Boulevard, south of Chandler Boulevard, around 2:51 p.m.
The agents found A man, about 30 years old, was found unconscious and not breathing on the train tracksso they requested the assistance of an ambulance.
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According to authorities, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. They said the man trespassed on private property, walked onto a platform and He then entered a train tunnel, where he possibly touched the third rail and was electrocuted..
The man who died He was not a Los Angeles public transportation worker. and it was unclear how it ended up on the train tracks.
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“Metro expresses its condolences for the tragic death occurred at an intersection between the North Hollywood and University City stations on the B Line this afternoon,” Metro spokesman Jose Ubaldo said.
The public transport agency spokesman reminded the public that You should never walk on train tracks. and must remain behind the yellow line when standing on train station platforms.
“Please look and listen for trains in both directions and Never run to catch up with them“, added Ubaldo.
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This Sunday, Authorities continued to gather evidence at the scene in connection with the man’s death.
At this time, the severity of the injuries he suffered has not been revealed and His identity has not been made public either..
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“This incident is being turned over to law enforcement authorities and the Los Angeles County medical examiner.“said officials with the Los Angeles Fire Department, whose paramedics responded to the case.
The train service was temporarily affected after the discovery of the victim, but returned to normal after the body was removed.
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