A Glendale man was killed around midday Monday, April 13, 2026 after being struck by an Amtrak train near the intersection of Grandview Avenue and San Fernando Road, according to local authorities. Emergency crews were dispatched shortly after noon following reports of a pedestrian on the tracks who had been hit by a passing train.
Responding officers from the Glendale Police Department and paramedics arrived to find the victim deceased beside the tracks. Officials confirmed that the collision occurred at approximately 12:07 p.m., and that the train’s engineer remained at the scene as required during the investigation.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner later identified the victim as 68‑year‑old Zaven Abramyan, a Glendale resident. Authorities stated that he had been walking along the tracks when the train struck him, though the circumstances leading him to be on the railway remain unclear.
Investigators noted that preliminary findings indicated Abramyan was on the tracks at the time of the collision. While the City of Glendale’s initial bulletin suggested the pedestrian’s actions may have been intentional, officials have not released a final determination pending completion of the coroner’s inquest.
No injuries were reported among the train’s crew or passengers. The train remained stopped for an extended period as investigators documented the scene, interviewed the engineer, and coordinated with Amtrak personnel to ensure safe clearance of the area.
The investigation into why Abramyan was on the tracks continues, with authorities reviewing available evidence and witness statements. Officials have urged the public to exercise caution near rail lines, noting that pedestrian‑train collisions remain a persistent safety concern in the region.