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Pedestrian killed by Metrolink train in Northridge identified

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NORTHRIDGE (CNS) - A man who was struck and killed by a Metrolink train in Northridge was identified Thursday.

Paramedics sent to the 8900 block of Corbin Avenue around 6:05 p.m. Wednesday pronounced the man dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.


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On Thursday, he was identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner as Michael Gershon, 37, who was homeless.

The circumstances of the death were under investigation.

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