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Released: November 23, 2010 - Tuesday, 12:44 PM

Public Accident

Contact: Rob BrynPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 11-22-10 3:32 PMPlace of Occurrence: 22 nd Street near the bridge, OceanoVictim Information: 14 year old male juvenileSuspect Information: N/AA 14 year old Oceano youth is in Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital after apparently falling from a rail road bridge in Oceano on Monday afternoon. He and a younger brother were on the train tracks when a train was approaching. The youths ran across the bridge and the 14 year old apparently fell as the train went by and was found lying near the tracks with a head injury. The boy allegedly was going in and out of consciousness.
Another youth saw the activity and called 911. The juvenile was transported to Arroyo Grande Community Hospital and was later taken to Cottage. The boy is listed in critical condition at the pediatric intensive care unit.
Persons are cautioned to stay clear of and not trespass on railroad tracks, trestles, etc.