Man struck by Metro A Line train in South-Central L.A.
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A man was in critical condition Saturday after being struck by a Metro A Line (Blue) train in South-Central Los Angeles, officials said.
The man, who is believed to be about 30 years old, was hit at 5:41 p.m. on Washington Boulevard near Griffith Avenue, according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Margaret Stewart. The train tracks in the area run along a busy intersection with multiple lanes of traffic.
The man was transported to a hospital, Stewart said. It was not immediately clear why he was on the tracks.
There were no injuries reported on the train, Stewart said.
Updates
10:40 p.m. May 24, 2025: This post has been updated to remove information about potential delays after Metro lifted its alert.
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