GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) - On December 28, 2022, the Gridley Police Department, Cal Fire and Enloe Medics responded to a Train vs Pedestrian on the railroad tracks, just north of Spruce Street. Upon Officers arrival, they observed a pedestrian trapped under and in the undercarriage of the train. Officers and medical personnel assessed the pedestrian. It was determined that the pedestrian had sustained fatal injuries because of the collision. The Union Pacific Railroad Police Department and the Butte County Sheriff’s, Coroner’s Office were notified and responded to the scene.

During the investigation, Officers determined the Union Pacific locomotive was travelling northbound and observed what appeared to be a pedestrian some distance ahead walking northbound between the rails, with his back to the locomotive. The Engineer began slowing the train while engaging the train horn consistent with their procedures. All efforts were made to notify the pedestrian of the train’s approach with no reaction by the pedestrian. The Engineer activated their emergency braking system further slowing the train while still sounding the horn. The pedestrian still did not react or otherwise leave the area between the rails and continued walking northbound until such time the locomotive collided with the pedestrian.

The pedestrian was later identified as 38-year-old Luis Antonio Alberto Lopez of Gridley.

The Gridley Police Department wishes to convey their condolences to the family for their loss.