Authorities identified 54-year-old Herculano Marcial Garcia as the man who lost his life after being hit by a Metro A Line train on Friday in the Florence-Firestone area of Los Angeles County.
The fatal pedestrian crash took place at approximately 11 a.m. at the rail crossing near Gage and Holmes avenues. According to the investigation reports, a Metro A Line train struck the Los Angeles man. The man suffered major injuries and was declared dead at the scene by the officials.
Rail service was disturbed on the A Line, formerly known as the Blue Line, between the Florence and the Slauson stations, and shuttle service was arranged to help rail passengers. No further details were provided.
The incident remains under active review.
May 2, 2022
Source: HeySoCal