A man was struck and killed Sunday by a Union Pacific freight train in Berkeley. (File)
BERKELEY — A man was struck and killed by a freight train Sunday afternoon in Berkeley, authorities said.
The coroner’s office on Monday identified the man as Joseph B. Fulgado, 33. The coroner’s office did not list an address for him.
The collision happened about 2:30 p.m. Sunday on the railroad tracks near Bay and Potter streets, a short distance from Berkeley Aquatic Park.
Fulgado was hit by a Union Pacific freight train, officials said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
No one on the train was injured.
It was not immediately know if other freight trains or Amtrak trains were delayed while police investigated.
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