Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Train in West Berkeley: Police

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train in west Berkeley late Thursday afternoon.

A Berkeley Police Department spokesperson said the person was struck by the train at around 4:30 p.m. where Carleton Street meets the railroad tracks.

The police investigation is continuing into early Thursday evening. Some intersections near the tracks may be blocked until the train can be cleared.

There are no further details at this time.