Passenger train fatally strikes person on tracks in Menlo Park

MENLO PARK — A fatal accident in Menlo Park involving a passenger train temporarily disrupted Caltrain service on the Peninsula.

A northbound Caltrain fatally struck a person Friday night, the rail service said.

“At approximately 6:22 p.m., northbound train #711 fatally struck a person near the Menlo Park Station,” Caltrain spokesperson Dan Lieberman said.

An estimated 31 people were on board the Caltrain at the time of the fatal incident, according to Lieberman.

None of the passengers were injured as a result of the fatal collision.

The individual who was killed after being struck by the train hasn’t been identified.

An investigation was underway regarding the fatal incident.

“Trains are still single-tracking through the area” as of approximately 10:45 p.m. Friday night, Lieberman said. He added, “That should have minimal impact on service going forward.”