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Fatal accident at Folsom light rail; 1 dead, 1 injured

Fatal accident at Folsom light rail; 1 dead, 1 injured

A tragic incident occurred on Thursday afternoon in Folsom when a vehicle crashed into a light rail station, resulting in one fatality and one individual sustaining injuries. The collision took place around 2:50 p.m. at a station near Folsom Boulevard and Iron Point Road. The vehicle came to a stop on the tracks, leading to one fatality and an injured individual who was taken to UC Davis Medical Center. The Sacramento Regional Transit District shared on social media that the vehicle collided with the ramp at Iron Point Station, causing it to overturn onto the tracks. The Folsom Police Department informed FOX40 that the Iron Point light rail station will be closed for an extended period as investigators examine the scene. Sacramento RT mentioned that service will resume after the area is cleared and inspected for any damage. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing situation.

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