Police at the scene of the fatal train accident in Pomona. Courtesy OnScene.TV
Police at the scene of the fatal train accident in Pomona. Courtesy OnScene.TV

A 58-year-old Pomona man was struck and killed by a Union Pacific freight train at a street crossing near downtown Pomona.

The man, identified by coroner’s officials as Daniel Torres, was hit at 1:20 p.m. Friday near the intersection of Hamilton Boulevard and First Street, according to Pomona Police.

Police were investigating whether the fatality was accidental or if Torres intended to harm himself, a sergeant said. Railroad police are assisting the investigation.

— From Staff and Wire Reports

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