Edhat Staff
Update by the edhat staff
Emergency responders are on the scene of a fatal collision involving a train and pedestrian in Goleta.
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBCFD) reports receiving a notice at 2:05 p.m. on the railroad tracks near Fairview Avenue.
Captain Scott Safechuck states a female and were dog were on the tracks when they were struck by a passing Amtrak train.
The female was pronounced dead at the scene while the dog was uninjured.
Law enforcement and railroad personnel are on the scene conducting an investigation.
The railroad tracks are temporarily shut down with no estimated time of reopening.
By JB86
2:12 p.m., December 22, 2023
Shortly after 2:00 P.M. on Friday, 9-1-1 received a call of a pedestrian having been struck by a train, one-quarter mile west of the Fairview overpass.
Railroad police were on scene at 2:07 and advised that the victim was 11-44 (deceased).
So sad.
Probably a suicide. Or suggest using ‘pedestrian’ for j-walkers hit by a car. Walking on RR tracks is not normal. And unlawful. Tresspassing.
Or who cannot hear a train?
So need a new word for these train track travelers. ie trackwalker? Tresspasser.
So need a cow catcher on front of trains. To bump objects
out of the way, softly.
moe
My wife died November 16 2018 by SURFLINER AMTRAK right near where Olive Mill Road turns into Eucalyptus in Montecito. That was one of the toughest days of my life when it was confirmed it was her by her brothers ID in the coroner’s office…..very sad indeed this female in Goleta. I’m not so sure on suicide though as she had her pet. Never know. Have a blessed Christmas and New Years.
Unfortunately there haven’t been any updates, and the name of the female victim hasn’t been released. If the rumor I heard today is true, and this is my beloved friend, then this definitely was not a suicide. I can only assume that maybe she was walking near the tracks and her dog ran on the tracks and she ran after to save him. If it’s who I’ve heard it to be, she loved that dog more than life itself. The decision to walk close to the tracks may have been a bad one that afternoon, but who hasn’t made a bad decision in their lifetime? Let’s not judge now.. if it’s MY FRIEND… I can almost GUARANTEE 💯 she was on those tracks to save her dog.. there’s no other explanation. It’s a terrible terrible thing to happen, for everyone involved. Please understand my comments only apply if this is my friend and her dog…
Any updates??