A pedestrian struck and killed by a commuter train in Jurupa Valley was confirmed Wednesday to be a 39-year-old resident of the city.
Joseph Crain was fatally injured just before 8 p.m. Monday on the Union Pacific Railroad line near Van Buren Boulevard and 56th Street, according to the Riverside County Coroner’s Office.
Crain was at a point on the north-south rail line where there is no marked pedestrian or vehicle crossing. He was hit by a Metrolink train, according to Union Pacific.
The company declined to provide any further details.
According to county fire officials, an engine crew reached the location a few minutes after the victim was hit and pronounced him dead at the scene.
No one aboard the train was injured.
It was unclear how long rail traffic was held up during the ensuing investigation.
An autopsy was pending Wednesday on Crain.
That was my nephew. It’s such a tragedy my family is going through. Joey will be missed so much. We love you so much. RIP