> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Woman killed in fatal Amtrak train strike in Berkeley - URL: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2024/11/29/traffic-safety/woman-killed-in-fatal-amtrak-train-strike-in-berkeley/ - Published: 2024-11-29T22:46:43.000Z - Updated: 2024-12-14T04:27:45.000Z - Description: The coroner's office identified her as 34-year-old Jessica Marie Leenders. There was no city of residence on file. - Author: Emilie Raguso - Tags: Traffic safety, Northwest Berkeley, BPD, #articles, #coroner A woman was killed Friday morning in [northwest Berkeley](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/topic/northwest-berkeley/) when an Amtrak train hit her on the railroad tracks, authorities report. Amtrak said the person was trespassing on the tracks when the collision happened at about 10 a.m. Amtrak said the train was heading from Oakland to Bakersfield when the collision happened. Local authorities said the train was heading north from Berkeley. "There were no reported injuries to the 34 passengers onboard," Amtrak said. "Amtrak worked with local authorities to investigate the incident. Service resumed almost an hour later." > Service Disruption: All services operating between Richmond (RIC) and Emeryville (EMY) are currently experiencing delays due to an Emergency Services hold on the tracks, which was incurred from a trespasser coming into contact with a train. Updates to come. [#SanJoaquins](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SanJoaquins?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=berkeleyscanner.com) > > — Amtrak San Joaquins (@SanJoaquins) [November 29, 2024](https://twitter.com/SanJoaquins/status/1862578187470884879?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=berkeleyscanner.com) The Scanner asked the coroner's office for additional details but none were available as of publication time. Authorities shut down Fourth Street, at Gilman Street, as well as the Gilman offramp from westbound I-80 for 30-40 minutes due to the emergency response. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/2024/11/IMG_0795.jpg) A Berkeley police officer responds to a fatal train strike Friday, Nov. 29, 2024\. **Paul Kealoha Blake* The Federal Railroad Administration has identified trespassing along railroad rights-of-way as the leading cause of rail-related deaths in America. "These incidents can affect everyone involved," said Amtrak, "those who are injured or die and their families, our train crews, and our passengers. They also serve as critical reminders about the importance of obeying the law and of exercising extreme caution around railroad tracks and crossings." For more railroad safety information, visit [StayOffTheTracks.org](https://stayoffthetracks.org/stay-off-the-tracks.html?ref=berkeleyscanner.com). Learn more at [Operation Lifesaver](https://oli.org/?ref=berkeleyscanner.com). **Update, Dec. 13:** The coroner's office identified the woman who was killed as 34-year-old Jessica Marie Leenders. There was no city of residence on file. *Note: This story was updated slightly after publication to correct the location of the road closure on Fourth Street.* 💡 ****Mental health resources are available if you need help.** \- [Berkeley Mental Health](https://berkeleyca.gov/safety-health/mental-health/crisis-services?ref=berkeleyscanner.com): 510-981-5900 (limited hours) \- [Specialized Care Unit](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2023/09/05/policing/berkeley-starts-scu-crisis-response-team-no-police/): 510-948-0075 (limited hours) \- Alameda County [24-hour crisis line](https://www.crisissupport.org/programs/crisis-line/?ref=berkeleyscanner.com): 800-309-2131 \- [Suicide and Crisis Lifeline](https://988lifeline.org/?ref=berkeleyscanner.com): 988 ### Related stories [Oakland man, 28, struck and killed by train in BerkeleyThe man was identified as Malik Cross, 28, of Oakland, the Alameda County coroner’s office said Thursday.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-142.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/amtrak-train-berkeley.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2024/06/28/traffic-safety/oakland-man-killed-by-train-berkeley/) [Person struck and killed by train in West BerkeleyThe incident occurred on the train tracks near Potter and Bay streets, officials said.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-141.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_7497_a-1.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2023/12/04/traffic-safety/berkeley-train-fatality-potter-bay-street/) [Man struck and killed by Amtrak train in BerkeleyHe was the second person killed by an Amtrak train this month.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-143.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/amtrak-berkeley-1.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2023/10/24/community/berkeley-amtrak-train-person-killed/) [Person dies after being hit by train in West BerkeleyThe man was identified as 71-year-old John Means, the coroner’s office told The Berkeley Scanner on Nov. 7.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-144.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/west-berkeley-union-pacific-train.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2022/10/21/traffic-safety/berkeley-train-crash-fatality/) ## Sign up for The Berkeley Scanner Authoritative crime + safety news Subscribe Email sent! 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