UPDATE: A tragic accident claimed the life of one man after a Metrolink train collided with a vehicle near Camarillo on December 18. Authorities report that the California Highway Patrol was alerted to the incident at approximately 2 p.m..
The victim, described as an elderly man driving a Honda Ridgeline, was pronounced dead at the scene. The vehicle was registered to an address in Port Hueneme. Details regarding the driver’s identity remain undisclosed as authorities continue their investigation.
According to Meredith Yeoman, public relations manager for Metrolink, Metrolink Train 118 struck the vehicle while it was on the tracks between the Oxnard and Camarillo stations. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported among the 14 passengers aboard the train, which remained at the scene as of 5 p.m. local time.
In response to the incident, multiple Metrolink trains have been canceled, causing disruptions for commuters in the area. As a precaution, Fifth Street remains closed between Las Posas and Pleasant Valley while investigators assess the crash site.
This incident follows a concerning trend of fatal collisions between vehicles and trains in the region this year, raising urgent questions about safety protocols at crossings.
Authorities will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available. Residents and commuters are advised to stay informed and use alternate routes while the investigation is ongoing.
Stay tuned for further developments on this tragic event.
