Qingyao Zhu, 15, from Palo Alto High School struck and killed by Caltrain in Palo Alto, California
Modified Date:
Sat, 02/20/2016 - 4:09pmAccident Date:
Monday, March 9, 2015TEEN BOY FATALLY STRUCK BY CALTRAIN IN PALO ALTO
"We are extremely concerned. This is an unusually frequent occurrence for this kind of thing," Caltrain PIO Jayme Ackemann said.
Palo Alto: Caltrain hits, kills 15-year-old high school student in apparent suicide
In an email sent to parents Monday, Palo Alto Unified School District Superintendent Glenn McGee said "we have lost three high school students to death by suicide this year"
Train Strikes, Kills 15-Year-Old High School Student On Caltrain Tracks
The fatality initially shut down Caltrain service in both directions. The southbound tracks reopened around 7:15 a.m. and trains single-tracked through the area.
Caltrain fatality identified as Palo Alto teen
"Many of our students feel pressure to be successful and may even think that mental illness is a sign of weakness," McGee continued. "It is not, and it is a sign of strength to seek help for oneself or others. Please talk to your students and their friends and encourage them to share their thoughts and feelings when experiencing difficult times."
Teen Struck, Killed By Train In Palo Alto
According to Caltrain spokeswoman Christine Dunn, a preliminary investigation indicates that the act was intentional. This is the eighth fatality on the Caltrain right of way this year. Last year there were 10 of which 8 were determined to be intentional.
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A 15-year-old boy was hit by a northbound train.
Type: Train Accident
People Involved:
Qingyao Zhu
City:
Palo Alto, CACounty:
Santa Clara County, CA
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