Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Train in South Los Angeles

A person was struck and killed by a train in South Los Angeles Monday.

Firefighters responded at approximately 6:15 p.m. Monday to the 4100 block of South Long Beach Avenue to reports of a collision involving a train and a pedestrian, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Despite life-saving measures, the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, fire officials said.

The victim’s name was being withheld pending notification of relatives.

There were no injuries reported on board the train, and the cause of the collision was under investigation.