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Contra Costa Coroner’s Division seeks public’s help identifying woman killed by Amtrak train in Port Costa

May 14, 2026 By Publisher Leave a Comment

The unidentified woman had a broken heart tattoo on her inner left wrist. Photo: CCC Sheriff-Coroner’s Division

By Jimmy Lee, Director of Public Affairs, Office of the Contra Costa County Sheriff-Coroner

The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Coroner’s Division is requesting the public’s assistance in trying to identify an unknown person.

On February 16, 2026, a woman was struck by a train in Port Costa. The incident was investigated by Amtrak Police and Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office. The person was pronounced deceased at the scene. The manner of death was later determined to be a suicide.

The Coroner’s Division took custody of the body and, despite multiple efforts, has not been able to identify the person who did not have any identification.

She is described as:  White, adult female with brown colored hair and hazel eyes. She was 5’4”, and 171 pounds. She has a small broken heart tattoo on the inner left wrist (see photo). She was wearing a black colored pullover top, black and grey plaid pants and red/white Nike athletic shoes.

Anyone with any information on the identity of the person is asked to contact the Coroner’s Division at (925) 313-2850.

Filed Under: Coroner, News, Police, Sheriff, Transportation, West County

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