One person hit and killed by train in Encinitas

ENCINITAS (CNS) – A train struck and killed a pedestrian near Batiquitos Lagoon this Thursday, authorities said.

The rail fatality near the 1700 block of North Vulcan Avenue in Encinitas happened about 4:30 p.m., sheriff’s officials said.

The victim — whose identity was not immediately available — died at the scene, Lt. Robert Smith said.