MURRAY — A man was hit by a train and killed Thursday afternoon after trespassing on a FrontRunner alignment, officials said.
Calvin Curley, 40, was walking north on the tracks between 3900 South and 4500 South when he was hit by a northbound train, according to the Utah Transit Authority.
UTA spokesman Carl Arky said officials do not know why Curley was on the tracks. He did not appear to notice the approaching train "until it was too late," Arky said.
Curley resided in Arizona but had come to Salt Lake City a week ago for work-related reasons, Arky said.
"While it is true he was hit by a train, trains cannot slow down quickly and they cannot swerve to avoid contact. UTA truly regrets this tragic loss of life," UTA said in a statement.
"When motorists or pedestrians/trespassers place themselves in harm's way it usually leads to dire consequences. UTA asks everyone to take responsibility, be aware of warning signals and to please stay off the tracks except when crossing in designated and approved areas."
The incident caused FrontRunner delays into Thursday evening.