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Death Investigation
Death Investigation 
On Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at approximately 10:10 AM, Torrance Police Officers responded to the area of Del Amo Boulevard and Maple Avenue regarding a subject down on the railroad tracks. Upon arrival, Officers unfortunately discovered a deceased male adult on a railroad cargo car.
The cause of death is under investigation and the identity of the decedent is unknown. Investigators have also responded to the scene.
The immediate area around the railroad tracks will be closed for the duration of the investigation. There are no expected street closures at this time, and vehicular traffic should not be impacted.
This investigation is being conducted under the command of Torrance Police Captain Mark Underwood of the Special Operations Bureau. The Torrance Police Department will also partner with BNSF Railway with this investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Torrance Police Department at (310) 328-3456 (DR# 180046256).
The cause of death is under investigation and the identity of the decedent is unknown. Investigators have also responded to the scene.
The immediate area around the railroad tracks will be closed for the duration of the investigation. There are no expected street closures at this time, and vehicular traffic should not be impacted.
This investigation is being conducted under the command of Torrance Police Captain Mark Underwood of the Special Operations Bureau. The Torrance Police Department will also partner with BNSF Railway with this investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Torrance Police Department at (310) 328-3456 (DR# 180046256).
Sergeant Ronald Harris
Torrance Police Department Public Information Officer
(310) 618-5688
Address/Location
Torrance Police Department
3300 Civic Center Dr
Torrance, CA 90503
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 310-328-3456