Train Accident in Riverbank; Teenager Loses Life

Stanislaus County, California – In a tragic incident on Monday morning, a teenager from Riverbank lost her life after being struck by an Amtrak train.

The fateful event occurred around 10:45 a.m. under the Atchison Street bridge, located between Prestwick and 1st Street. According to a spokesperson for BNSF Railway, the victim was not at a designated crossing at the time of the impact.

The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office reported that the body of an unidentified woman was found at the scene of the incident. As of now, authorities have not disclosed the identity of the deceased.

Local authorities, specifically the Riverbank Police Services, identified the victim as a 17-year-old resident of Riverbank. Although her name has not been released by authorities yet, the community mourns the loss of one of its own.

Riverbank, located north of Modesto and approximately 70 miles south of Sacramento, is deeply affected by this tragic loss. The community comes together in grief as authorities investigate the precise details of the incident.

This unfortunate train accident in Riverbank serves as a reminder of the importance of pedestrian safety, emphasizing the need to use designated crossings when crossing railroad tracks.

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