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Fatal Trolley Accident

March 14, 2008

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Fatal Trolley Accident  
 
 
DATE AND TIME OCCURRED: March 14, 2008; 1153 hours  
 
 
LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: Billy Mitchell Crossing 
 
 
BUSINESS NAME: N/A  
 
 
SUSPECT: N/A  
 
 
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION: N/A  
 
 
RESUME OF INCIDENT:  
 
At 1153 hours a white pickup truck collided with a south 
bound trolley at the Billy Mitchell crossing. The solo 
female driver of the truck was pronounced dead at the 
scene. The accident is being investigated by the El Cajon 
Police Department and MTS officials. Trolley service to the 
east section of the line will be interrupted for several 
hours. Patrons that normally use the trolley are 
encouraged to find alternate means if possible. The final 
stop will be the Arnele Station. MTS will be providing bus 
service to the Cuyamaca stop. 
 
 
PREPARED BY: M. Coit, Lt. #86  
DIVISION: Patrol  
DATE AND TIME: March 14, 2008; 1330 hours  
REVIEWED BY: Capt. P Sprecco  
 
Clifford Diamond, Chief Of Police