Victim Identified in Train Death
A man who was killed Tuesday night when he walked in front of an oncoming Amtrak train has been identified, authorities said.
Ray Bustos Hernandez, 57, of Anaheim was pronounced dead at the scene of the 8:18 p.m. accident at Pauline and Sycamore streets.
Amtrak spokesman Bruce Heard said Hernandez was walking along the track and “then crossed the tracks immediately as the train approached.”
Heard said the engineer flashed warning lights, blew the train’s whistle and tried to avoid hitting Hernandez but was unable to stop.
Police do not know whether Hernandez intentionally ignored the warnings or what his background was.
No passengers were on the train, and no other injuries were reported.
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