Man Hit, Killed by Train near Downtown Modesto 
NEWS RELEASE
Release Date: January 4, 2017
Modesto Police Department
Media Relations Unit
Office of the Chief of Police
600 10th Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Author: Heather Graves
Modesto, CA – At about 6:30 p.m. yesterday, officers were called to investigate a report of a man who was hit by a train near 9th and “L” Streets. Witnesses said the victim was walking along the track with his back facing an oncoming train when he was struck. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The investigation into the man’s identity continues.
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Address/Location
Modesto Police Department
600 10th St
Modesto, CA 95354
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 209-572-9500
Heather Graves
Media Relations Unit
[email protected]
209-652-0514