Man killed after being struck by Amtrak train just outside Sacramento, authorities say

A 33-year-old man was struck and killed by an Amtrak passenger train in Yolo County on Tuesday morning after reportedly trespassing onto the tracks.

There were no reported injuries of the 67 passengers or crew members on board the train, according to Kelly Just, an Amtrak spokesperson.

The victim, identified on Wednesday as Randall Maxwell, died on the scene, according to the Yolo County Coroner’s Office.

Amtrak Capitol Corridor train 524 was traveling northbound to Sacramento from San Jose when the individual was struck at approximately 10:35 a.m., 10 miles outside of Sacramento, according to officials. The train was delayed three hours before resuming its route toward Sacramento, Amtrak officials said.

Amtrak is working with Davis Police Department to further investigate the incident, according to Just.

This story was originally published July 11, 2023 at 2:42 PM.