Tributes are flowing online following the death of a 31-year-old Tongan father in the US who was fatally hit by a caltrain.
The San Mateo County Coroner’s Office on Saturday have identified the deceased as Gordon Manuofetoa, the Mercury News reported.
The resident of San Bruno was trespassing on the tracks near the Scott Street crossing when he was hit by northbound train no. 381 about 6.35 pm, a caltrain company spokesperson Haroon Malek reportedly said.
“My deepest condolences to my Manuofetoa family of the loss of a son brother uncle and especially a best friend. My prayers are with your family during this difficult time…. Love u guys,” a commenter wrote on Facebook.
“My humble hearts cried aloud with prayers on this day of our family great loss/- the feeling of losing a loved one like stepping on a burning charcoal—we still thankful that God Almighty still in the midst to comfort you and family! Ofa lahi atu,” another wrote.
” Look at your nieces and your Baby Girl ?? Love You Gordon,” one commenter wrote in a post which accompanied by a photo of two young girls and a baby.
The report said: “All trains were stopped in the area following the collision. Malek said the southbound track reopened for train service at restricted speeds of 10 mph about 7:20 p.m.”
