Castroville, California (November 14, 2019) – A sanitation truck driver was killed in a collision involving an Amtrak train on Wednesday evening in Castroville.
According to CHP, the tragic accident occurred at about 6:56 p.m. November 13, at Rodgers Road and Highway 183.
The California Highway Patrol said it was not immediately determined what led to the collision, but the impact of the crash caused sewage to spill in the area.
The truck driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The officials said two passengers on the Amtrak train suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene.
No further information concerning the accident was provided.
The accident remains under investigation.