Man struck, killed by train in Pico Rivera

PICO RIVERA — A young man died Friday after he was struck by a freight train in the second train-related fatality in Pico Rivera in two days, authorities said.
Ivan Marquez, 18, of Pico Rivera died at the scene, Los Angeles County Department of Coroner’s Investigator Kerry McKibben said.
The accident occurred shortly after 8 p.m. on the Union Pacific railroad tracks just north of Whittier Boulevard and just east of Rosemead Boulevard, Los Angeles County sheriff’s Lt. Robert Smith said.
“He was described by the engineer as sleeping in the fetal position,” the lieutenant said. The engineer saw the man lying on the tracks but was unable to stop the train in time.
No injuries were reported on the eastbound train, which was headed from Los Angeles to Colton, Smith said.
Service on the train tracks was disrupted for several hours during the investigation, he added.
Another man also died on Pico Rivera train tracks about 9:20 a.m. Thursday.
Ricardo Fierro, 73, of Pico Rivera was fatally struck by a Metrolink train near Durfee Avenue and Stephens Street, sheriff’s officials said. It was believed he pushed his bicycle around the lowered warning arms as the train was approaching.

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17 thoughts on “Man struck, killed by train in Pico Rivera

  1. Rest in piece Mr Fierro . Your now with your son Richard who also passed away on the tracks in Pico Rivera

  2. ivann,,
    is saw you yesterady and you looked like you werent you :(, i miss u pexer!!1 you mean everything to alot of people I miss the crap out of you :(, I miss your smile when i see you i will bring you a cold 40 ;),
    r.i.p iavn marquezzzzzz

  3. , Dammm Brotheeer itss Gonna Be Uh Month Alreadyy Fuhqkk iMiss You Bad ; Can’t Wait To See Youu Hopefully SOON! iknoee even thouqh your not here you’ll be by my sidee on my bdaay cusz we always did stupid shit on thaa dayy(: Yuu Left Me With Good Memorieess and iThank Yuu For Thaa & Muchh MORE!<3 Atleastt Now You Can Rest in Peacee Causee Youu Thauqht Us Alott , anddd Without youu life wouldvee beeen borinqqq . Just Wanted To Pass By And Say iloveyouu andd miss youu<333 R.I.P iVAN MARQUEZ >__<3

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  4. Conspiracy, train didnt kill him. he was beaten and left on train and then killed, dis is bullshitt..

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