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Man struck by freight train dies in Encinitas

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Posted at 9:40 AM, Jan 14, 2024
and last updated 2024-01-14 12:40:36-05

ENCINITAS (CNS) — A man was struck and killed by a freight train in Encinitas, authorities said today.

The man was struck by a southbound BNSF freight train about 11:30 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of Vulcan Avenue and D Street, said Sgt. Jason King of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene, King said.

The San Diego County Sheriff's Department urged anyone with information regarding the crash to call them at 858-565-5200.