Woman hit and killed by train in central Fresno identified

Officers believe the incident is accidental
Monday, May 25, 2020
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A woman who died after being hit by a train in central Fresno has been identified as 19-year-old Ashley Sanchez.

Police officers were called to Fruit and Ashlan around 11:30 Friday night when they found her body.
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At this point, officers believe the incident is accidental.

They say after interviewing the conductor, the train did not have enough time to stop before Sanchez was hit.
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An investigation is underway to determine why she was walking so close to the tracks.

The crossing at Fruit and Ashlan has since re-opened.
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