Jonathan Enrique Medrano Dies in Fatal Shafter Train Collision

Jonathan Enrique Medrano Dies in Fatal Shafter Train Collision

Jonathan Enrique Medrano, a sixteen-year-old resident of Shafter, California, has been identified as the victim who died when a train struck him. Kern County Coroner’s Office officials confirmed his death occurred on August 30 following the incident at the intersection of Central Avenue and Central Valley Highway.

The fatal accident involved a train collision that took the life of the teenager. Law enforcement reported the incident happened at approximately 1:44 p.m. in Shafter. Officials have stated that Mr. Medranan was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Anyone with potential information about this tragic event is encouraged to contact the BNSF Railroad Police Department. Their phone number is listed as 909-386-4104.