A semi-truck driver was killed Wednesday afternoon in a crash involving a Metrolink train at a private rail crossing near Los Angeles Avenue and Montair Drive in Moorpark, Ventura County.
The incident occurred around 2:15 p.m. when Metrolink Train 118, traveling southbound with 17 passengers and two crew members onboard, struck the semi-truck at the crossing. The impact caused significant front-end damage to both the train and the truck.
The truck driver was pronounced dead at the scene. One passenger aboard the train sustained minor injuries, while all other passengers and crew members were evaluated and reported safe.
