"Caltrain spokesman Randol White wouldn't provide any information about the strike besides calling the incident a "medical emergency." White referred to Caltrain's policy of no longer telling the public about deaths on the tracks in an attempt to prevent copycat suicides. Caltrain reported 10 deaths in 2022, 15 deaths in 2023 and 19 deaths in 2024 - the most in a decade. Another 10 people died last year, according to a fatality log provided by the agency."
"Yesterday's death was the fourth death of a Palo Alto student in the last two years. Gunn High School student Anriya Wang, 16, died on Feb. 20, 2024. Paly student Ash He, 15, died on March 4, and Gunn student Emily Fiedel, 17, died on Aug. 9. School yesterday offered resources to grieving students, including counselors, psychologists and wellness centers at each campus."
A Caltrain struck and killed a Palo Alto High School student near Churchill Avenue around 10:15 a.m., causing hour-long delays and two canceled trains. The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner had not released the person's identity. Caltrain called the incident a "medical emergency" and declined further details, citing a policy to avoid publicizing track deaths to prevent copycat suicides. Caltrain recorded rising fatalities: 10 in 2022, 15 in 2023 and 19 in 2024, plus another 10 noted in its fatality log. The death was the fourth Palo Alto student fatality in two years. Schools offered counselors, psychologists and wellness centers. Caltrain and the city are piloting technologies such as Rail Sentry and trespasser panels to improve crossing safety.
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