RICHMOND — A man was killed Tuesday morning when he was hit by an Amtrak train while walking on railroad tracks, officials said.
The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office coroner’s division identified him Tuesday afternoon as Robert Gutierrez, 67, of Richmond.
Authorities said he was struck by Capitol Corridor Train 520 about 6 a.m. near the area of Brookside Drive and Giant Road between North Richmond and San Pablo.
Gutierrez was pronounced dead at the scene.
There were no reports of injuries to any train passengers or crew members. Passengers were transferred to another train to complete their journey.
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