MAN DIES AFTER BEING STRUCK BY A TRAIN

Burbank, California – An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a train.

On October 3, 2025, around 10:15 p.m., Burbank Police and Paramedics responded to the train tracks near the Downtown Burbank Metrolink Station, located at 201 North Front Street, regarding a pedestrian reportedly struck by a train.  When the officers arrived, they located a person lying on the ground, adjacent to the tracks, with significant injuries.  Unfortunately, the person was pronounced deceased by paramedics. 

Investigators spoke with the conductor of the Metrolink train, who had remained at the scene after the collision.  Neither drugs nor alcohol was believed to be a contributing factor regarding the conductor.

After speaking with witnesses and reviewing surveillance video, it was determined that the decedent intentionally positioned himself on the train tracks as the train was approaching.  The train, which was travelling northbound, was unable to stop and struck the decedent.

There were no other injuries.

At this time, the decedent has only been identified as an adult male.  The Burbank Police Department is working with the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office to identify the decedent.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Burbank Police Department Investigations Division at 818-238-3210.