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Gregory Ingrassia hit, killed by train in San Rafael

  • By JOHN ESHER
  • News, Breaking News
  • Posted: February 01, 2025 EDT
  • Updated: February 01, 2025 01:46 AM EDT

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Deadly crash was at North San Pedro and Los Ranchitos roads, officials say

SAN RAFAEL, CA, (January 27, 2025) - A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit train in San Rafael Monday afternoon. The Marin County Sheriff’s Office Coroner Division later identified the victim as Gregory Conroy Ingrassia.

train tracksGregory Conroy Ingrassia, 54, was struck and killed by a Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit train in San Rafael Monday afternoon, according to a news release.

It happened on the railway tracks near the intersection of North San Pedro Road and Los Ranchitos Road.

Authorities say Ingrassia was on the trackway for unknown reasons when he was hit by the train around 3 p.m. Tragically, the 54-year-old San Rafael resident died at the scene from injuries, per the sheriff's office.

The San Rafael Police Department and Marin County Sheriff’s Office are investigating.

No further details were known.

CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED

According to statistics, train accidents cause approximately 2,500 injuries and 600 deaths each year. Train accidents such as this one can occur for several reasons, including train personnel error, train track failure, a mechanical error or malfunction, a signalman error, and reckless actions. 

All of these possibilities will be examined by officials during the investigation into the accident. Candice Bond, an experienced train accident attorney, said in cases such as this it's also imperative to have an independent investigation conducted by a seasoned lawyer.

“Train crashes are often complex and many factors can play a role in these types of accidents,” said Bond, Managing Partner of Bond Legal. “A skilled attorney can protect the family of a victim from train companies, which often send their own investigators to crash sites and possess a variety of resources they can utilize in an attempt to defend their negligence.”

WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM 

Pending the results of any investigations, the family members of Gregory Conroy Ingrassia may be entitled to a wrongful death claim. Survivors of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a catastrophic accident such as this tragic incident.

Bond, who is also a national legal analyst for Newsline, said, “Grieving families of victims are sometimes overwhelmed by the legal processes that are in place to protect their rights. An attorney can be a valuable and compassionate resource to help guide a family during this difficult time, and ensure that those left behind receive the restitution they are entitled to.”


Have you been in a similar accident and need help? Speak to Newsline's national legal analyst Candice Bond now free of charge for a no-obligation consultation

(Candice Bond, our national legal analyst, is a Managing Partner at Bond Legal. Newsline can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-985-6515 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).

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The staff of Newsline would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to Gregory Conroy Ingrassia and family

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