Amtrak train strikes person on track near town of Granby
Update, July 22 at 10 a.m.: The person struck was conscious when first responders arrived.
On July 21, a person on the train tracks near Granby was struck by an Amtrak train at approximately 11 a.m.
According to senior director of Amtrak’s public relations, Christina Leeds, the person had trespassed onto the track, about 2 miles west of the town of Granby. The #5 train, known as the California Zephyr, was unable to stop in time, hitting the person on the tracks.
“No injuries were reported to the crew or passengers,” Leeds told Sky-Hi News. “The train was delayed approximately four hours while local authorities investigated.”
Erin Opsahl, communications director for the Grand County Sheriff’s Office, stated that the sheriff’s office, Granby Police Department, and Grand County Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene. Also on scene were first responders from the Grand Fire Protection District No. 1.
Sergeant Amy Ryan-Williams of the Granby Police stated that the officer who responded believes that the incident was accidental. The person was alert when they were transported by Grand County Emergency Medical Services to a hospital.
No other details, such as the person’s current condition, are available at this time.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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