By Gina Yarbrough

Vista, CA–A 60-year-old man suffered injuries after he was struck by a westbound Sprinter train near a transit station in Vista on Friday afternoon, authorities said.

The Sheriff’s Department Transit Enforcement Unit received a report, just before 8:30 p.m., of the incident near the Buena Creek Transit Station. 

The train was traveling approximately 30 to 35 miles per hour when it struck an unknown white male. The victim was transported by paramedics to Palomar Hospital for treatment. His condition is unknown.

Anyone with information about this case can call the Sheriff’s Department’s non-emergency line at (858) 565-5200