Santa Barbara, CA (November 12, 2023) A woman was struck and killed by a train on Saturday morning, November 11th, in Santa Barbara, according to the Santa Barbara City Fire Department. According to the Fire Department’s dispatch center, the fatal accident occurred right around 10:00 a.m.
First Responders and fire crews arrived at the scene in the 700 block of Cacique Street near South Quarantina Street and the MarBorg facility, according to authorities. Witnesses told the Santa Barbara city fire dispatch that they saw a woman sitting on the tracks. As the train approached, she didn’t move, just continued sitting until she was struck by an Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train.
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The accident caused the train heading north to San Luis Obispo from San Diego to be delayed, according to Amtrak.
Emergency crews arrived at the scene to find the woman on the ground and unresponsive. Paramedics performed life-saving measures but sadly, the woman was eventually pronounced dead at the scene.
This accident is still under investigation, according to the Santa Barbara City Fire Department.
Liability In Santa Barbara Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Per trip, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.” There are a number of factors that could lead to a pedestrian collision including:
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Driver distraction
- Inclement weather
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The family of any victim that died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Pedestrian Crash In Santa Barbara
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the person killed by the train in this accident. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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