Chatsworth Metrolink Crash

A database of fatalities from the Sept. 12, 2008, train collision.

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Reader tributes

Little can express the shock and disbelief that such an individual could ever be taken at such a point in his life. Atul was a brilliant and great guy who I had the privilege of knowing throughout high school. Even though we may not have kept in touch in subsequent years, I always expected that we would inevitably cross paths again as we both proceeded along our medical careers, one in which I knew he was bound to achieve whatever he set out to accomplish. My prayers go out to him as well as his parents and brother who are also amazing individuals.

— Daniel Bach
about Atul Vyas,
posted September 14, 2008, at 4:06 p.m.

Facts about the 25 identified fatalities:

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Keep in mind
  • The Times initially mispelled the name of Michael Hammersley and Beverly Mosley.
  • The coroner's office reported a 26th victim the afternoon of Sept. 15, but a few hours later said the tally was 25.

Latest Numbers

25 dead

135 injured

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