Man possibly fleeing ‘dispute’ fatally struck by Amtrak train in Oakland, police say

OAKLAND — A man died Tuesday morning after being hit by an Amtrak train while trying to walk or run across the tracks in East Oakland, police said.

The collision happened about 9:40 a.m. near the intersection of 37th Avenue and E. 9th Street. Police did not identify the man immediately, pending notification of relatives.

According to police, the man may have been fleeing from a dispute he had with somebody else in the area. He died at the scene.

Oakland police and Amtrak police both were at the scene investigating.

No other information was available immediately.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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