Fatal Traffic Collision-Involving Metrolink Train
June 28, 2025 – Ventura County Sheriff's Office officials report that on June 25, 2025, at approximately 2:14 P.M., emergency personnel from the Moorpark Police Department, California Highway Patrol, Ventura County Fire Department, American Medical Response, and Gold Coast Ambulance responded to a traffic collision that occurred on the Union Pacific Rail Line near Montair Drive in the City of Moorpark. Investigators learned that a semi-tractor was towing two trailers of lemons southbound from a privately owned ranch when a collision occurred with an eastbound Metrolink Train.
Initial investigation indicates that the driver of the semi-tractor, Jose Avila, was ejected as a result of the collision. Life-saving measures were initiated by nearby workers and responding sheriff’s deputies; however, Mr. Avila was pronounced deceased at the scene. There was a total of 17 people on board the Metrolink Train. One passenger complained of minor injuries.
Rail operations on this section of the Union Pacific Rail Line was temporarily halted for several hours for the investigation. Metrolink and Amtrak arranged transportation for their effected passengers.
The collision is still under investigation by the Moorpark Police Traffic Bureau. Anyone who might have witnessed the collision is asked to contact Deputy Manley at 805-532-2700.
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Nature of Incident: |
Fatal Traffic Collision-Involving Metrolink Train |
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Report Number: |
25-78785 |
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Location: |
Private Railroad Crossing at Montair Drive, Moorpark, Ca |
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Date & Time: |
June 25, 2025, at 2:14 PM |
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Unit(s) Responsible: |
Moorpark Police Department Traffic Bureau |
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(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent |
City of Residence |
Age |
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(D) Jose Avila |
Fillmore, Ca |
23 |
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Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to a $1,000 reward for information, which leads to arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
Source: Ventura County Sheriff's Office
