13-Year-Old on E-Bike Fatally Struck by Amtrak Train in Simi Valley, Community Mourns
A 13-year-old boy riding an e-bike was tragically killed after being struck by an Amtrak train in Simi Valley, California. The incident occurred near the railroad crossing at Sequoia and Los Angeles avenues. According to local police, the boy, identified by the Simi Youth Baseball organization as Reis Beck, failed to stop in time at the crossing and was hit by the train. Despite emergency response efforts, he succumbed to his injuries. Beck was a student of the Simi Valley Unified School District and a beloved member of the local youth baseball community. His father, Landon Beck, described him as a sports enthusiast with a sensitive side. The police have emphasized the importance of remaining alert and attentive near roadways and railroad crossings to prevent such devastating incidents.