Man struck by train suffers major injuries

Luis Garcia

May 2, 2024 at 12:08 PM

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man struck by a train suffered major injuries Thursday morning on Truxtun Ave., according to Bakersfield Fire Department Battalion Chief Tim Ortiz.

Ortiz confirmed a man in his 60s was struck by the train and was transported to Kern Medical for medical treatment. The collision was reported at the intersection of Tulare St. and Truxtun Ave. at 7:15 a.m.

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Bakersfield and railroad police will be investigating the collision. Ortiz says motorists can expect delays in the area as officials continue to investigate.

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