Boy, 13, on e-bike is killed by Amtrak train; community mourns teen with 'unforgettable smile'
Key takeaways
- In their preliminary investigation, authorities found the 13-year-old failed to stop in time at the crossing and was struck by the passing train.
- “Despite emergency response efforts, the juvenile succumbed to injuries sustained in the collision,” police said in a statement.
- Simi Youth Baseball said in its post that Beck’s love of the game “was evident every time he stepped on the field, but it was his kindness, his energy and his unforgettable smile that truly made him special.”
The railroad crossing at Sequoia and East Los Angeles avenues in Simi Valley was the site where a 13-year-old riding an e-bike was killed by an Amtrak train. (Google Maps) By Karen Garcia Staff Writer Follow April 27, 2026 5:30 PM PT 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
The Simi Valley community is mourning a 13-year-old who, while riding an e-bike, was fatally struck and killed by an Amtrak train — among recent incidents in Southern California involving electric two-wheelers that have resulted in serious or fatal injuries.
Authorities have not yet identified the 13-year-old, but the nonprofit youth baseball organization Simi Youth Baseball said on Instagram it was mourning the loss of one of its players, Reis Beck, who was “more than a talented player, he was a beloved son, a brother, a teammate and a true friend to so many.”