Teen girl hit, killed by Amtrak train in Paso Robles remembered by friends, school
The girl hit and killed by an Amtrak Coast Starlight passenger train in Paso Robles late Monday afternoon was identified by family and her school as 13-year-old Genesis “Geny” Guerrero.
Several signs with dozens of loving messages were posted around Flamson Middle School on Tuesday morning to remember Guerrero.
“We miss you!” said one message in bold, colorful letters, another: “You’ll forever live in our heart!”
“They took you too soon my love,” was written in pink marker on another sign.
“When you wake up, just remember, friends are FOREVER! Rest in Peace Geny,” said another message.
Counselors and a crisis and trauma team were at the school Monday evening and Tuesday to assist any students or staff.
“At this time, we are sending all of our love and support to Genesis’s family during this terrible loss,” wrote Flamson Middle School Principal Audra Carr in a statement to The Tribune. “We are all devastated by this tragedy and are doing everything we can to show love and support to our Cougar Family, staff and students alike, as well.”
A GoFundMe was started Tuesday morning to help support Guerrero’s family.
“Our daughter lost her life in a tragic accident we are going to try to raise as much we can so that we and all the family can give her a beautiful goodbye, the goodbye that she deserves,” the GoFundMe says, which can be found online at bit.ly/GenyGuerreroFund.
Teen hit while walking on tracks
Guerrero was hit by the train at about 4:30 p.m. Monday near 3500 Riverside Ave., which is near the intersection of Park and 36th streets on the west side of Paso Robles from Highway 101.
“This is just a tragic accident for all parties involved,” Paso Robles Police Cmdr. Caleb Davis said Monday evening. “Our condolences go out to the family.”
Three other individuals who were on the tracks with the girl at the time of the incident remained on scene and gave statements to the police, Davis said. Although the train’s conductor attempted to alert the people of his approach, the girl did not move off the tracks, Davis said.
The Amtrak train was headed north from Los Angeles to Seattle, Davis said.
The Paso Robles Police Department, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office and Amtrak Police Department are investigating the incident.
“The Amtrak Police Department is working with local law enforcement to investigate the incident,” Olivia Irvin, a spokesperson for the company, told The Tribune in a written statement.
“All individuals should exercise caution around railroad tracks and crossings,” the statement continued. “Amtrak continues to work closely with Operation Lifesaver to communicate the dangers of grade crossings. Each year, about 2,000 people are killed or injured in grade crossing and trespassing incidents nationwide.”
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