San Diego Trolley Derails In San Ysidro
Operator Reportedly Falls Asleep
POSTED: 7:30 a.m. PDT June 17, 2003
UPDATED: 12:48 p.m. PDT June 17, 2003
SAN DIEGO -- Three people suffered minor injuries when a San Diego Trolley derailed at the San Ysidro station early Tuesday, 10News reported.
The trolley operator reported he had dozed off as he was nearing the final stop at East San Ysidro Boulevard and East Beyer Boulevard at about midnight, San Diego Trolley President and General Manager Peter Tereschuck said.
Three people suffered minor injuries when the trolley jumped its tracks, including one who was taken to Scripps Memorial Hospital Chula Vista with minor bumps and bruises, 10News reported.
The derailment caused minimal impact on the trolley's schedule and no delays occurred during the morning commute, according to 10News.
The Trolley car has been cleared from the tracks for repairs and the accident was under investigation.
The trolley operator reported he had dozed off as he was nearing the final stop at East San Ysidro Boulevard and East Beyer Boulevard at about midnight, San Diego Trolley President and General Manager Peter Tereschuck said.
Three people suffered minor injuries when the trolley jumped its tracks, including one who was taken to Scripps Memorial Hospital Chula Vista with minor bumps and bruises, 10News reported.
The derailment caused minimal impact on the trolley's schedule and no delays occurred during the morning commute, according to 10News.
The Trolley car has been cleared from the tracks for repairs and the accident was under investigation. Copyright 2003 by TheSanDiegoChannel.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
