Chatsworth Metrolink Crash

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

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I served with Manuel Macias at MAG-39 in Camp Pendleton...he was a great Marine, person, and friend. I am saddened to hear he is no longer with us and my condolences go out to his family and loved ones!!

— Gonzo aka Tudy
about Manuel Acosta Macias Jr.,
posted September 17, 2008, at 7:52 a.m.
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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.

Chatsworth Metrolink Crash is the Los Angeles Times' database of fatalities from the Sept. 12, 2008, train collision.
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Latest Numbers

25 dead

135 injured

Last updated Sept. 15, 2008 at 2:20 p.m.

Identified Fatalities (25)

Christopher Aiken, 38, Thousand Oaks

Dennis Arnold, 75, Camarillo

Dean Brower, 51, Ventura

Alan Buckley, 59, Simi Valley

Yi Chao, 71, Simi Valley

Spree DeSha, 35, Simi Valley

Walter A. Fuller, 54, Simi Valley

Ronald G. Grace, 55, Simi Valley

Michael Hammersley, 45, Simi Valley

Jacob Hefter, 18, Palmdale

Chen-Wyuan Kari Hsieh, 18, Newhall

Ernest "Pete" Kish, 47, Thousand Oaks

Gregory Lintner, 48, Simi Valley

Paul Long, 54, Moorpark

Manuel Acosta Macias Jr., 31, Santa Paula

Aida Magdaleno, 19, Camarillo

Beverly Mosley, 57, Moorpark

Charles Peck, 49, Salt Lake City

Howard Pompel, 69, Moorpark

Donna Lynn Remata, 49, Simi Valley

Robert Martin Sanchez, 46, La Crescenta

Doyle Souser, 56, Camarillo

Roger Spacey, 60, Simi Valley

Maria Elena Villalobos, 18, Moorpark

Atul Vyas, 20, Simi Valley

Last updated Sept. 15, 2008 at 2:20 p.m.

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