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Pedestrian Fatally Struck by SMART Train in Petaluma

Police are investigating why the person was on the tracks near the Cinnabar Bridge.

Overview

  • The collision was reported at 9:53 a.m. near the Cinnabar Bridge over the Petaluma River just south of U.S. 101.
  • The southbound run from Windsor to Larkspur was on its third trip of the day when it struck the pedestrian.
  • SMART said 57 passengers and two crew members on board were not injured.
  • The agency announced system delays and a bus bridge between Petaluma North and Petaluma Downtown stations.
  • Petaluma police are investigating, the conductor remained at the scene and cooperated, and SMART issued a statement expressing condolences.