Fatality on Caltrain tracks in Santa Clara prompts delays

The 16th Street Caltrain tracks as seen on Thursday, July 26, 2018 in San Francisco, Calif. The 16th Street Caltrain tracks as seen on Thursday, July 26, 2018 in San Francisco, Calif. Photo: Liz Moughon, The Chronicle Buy photo Photo: Liz Moughon, The Chronicle Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Fatality on Caltrain tracks in Santa Clara prompts delays 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

Several Caltrain lines were delayed Tuesday afternoon after a person on the tracks in Santa Clara was struck and killed, the transit agency said.

The collision involved a southbound train and happened around 12:45 p.m., said Caltrain spokesman Haroon Malek. There were about 35 passengers on board at the time, and no one else was injured, he said.

Delays ranged from 10 to 20 minutes. Trains were back to running normally around 3:40 p.m.

Police are investigating the incident and did not immediately have additional information, Malek said. It was Caltrain’s 13th fatality of 2018.

“No matter what the circumstances, it is always regrettable when a life is lost,” Malek said. “Caltrain reminds everyone to be safe around train tracks. Caltrain also would like to thank our passengers for their patience as we deal with these sad situations.”

Kimberly Veklerov is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: kveklerov@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @kveklerov