SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8/CNS) - A passenger train fatally struck a pedestrian Thursday on a stretch of bay-front tracks near Lindbergh Field.
The rail accident in the area of West Hawthorn Street and Pacific Highway in Little Italy was reported shortly before noon, according to sheriff's officials.
The unidentified victim was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Traffic lanes in the immediate area were closed due to the incident, according to San Diego police.
