VISTA–A westbound Sprinter train collided with a vehicle that had stopped near the railroad tracks in Vista, authorities said Monday.
The collision occurred on the tracks at the intersection of South Santa Fe Avenue and Woodland Drive, according to deputies from the North Coastal Sheriff’s Transit Enforcement Unit. The Sprinter train was traveling approximately 40 to 45 miles per hour when the train operator observed a vehicle stopped in the westbound left hand turn lane of South Santa Fe Avenue. The vehicle was stopped beyond the warning crossing arms and partially in the intersection. As the train approached, the vehicle started to turn southbound onto Woodland Dr. away from the tracks. At the last second the vehicle abruptly turned right and into the path of the train. The train went into emergency braking but was unable to stop in time and side swiped the vehicle.
No one was injured during the incident.
An investigation is ongoing.
