Train crash victims identified
The Fairfax County Police Department identified the victims killed by a train on June 5.
Diego Arriaza, 28, of Annandale, Yeraldin Pardo, 28, of Lincolnia, and her 8-year-old child were on the elevated train tracks at Lake Accotink Park shortly before 8:30 p.m. when they were hit by a northbound Norfolk Southern freight train.
Detectives believe Arriaza was struck by the train, and Pardo and the child fell from the bridge. All three victims were declared deceased at the scene.
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Detectives do not believe that speed or alcohol were factors in the crash for the train engineer. They are continuing to investigate whether alcohol was a factor in the crash for the pedestrians.
Poor child.
Poor three. RIP.
No, I meant poor child. The adults were being reckless and got their innocent child killed.
This is a tragic story and disappointing that a mother didn’t use her motherly instinct and stayed away from the bridge or train tracks and a male didn’t protect a woman and a child having enough sense to not due something only crazy teenagers do.
So heartbreaking. My respects to all. Tragic doesn’t even begin
You will forever be missed old friend! May ya souls rest in peace
Darwin award candidates
The important part is the train was not damaged in any way and the train Bridge is fine.
Who in their right mind would cross that bridge?