Thelma Candelaria Killed by Train in Eloy While Jogging

Thelma Candelaria, a 47-year-old mother of eight from Eloy, Arizona, was killed by a train at a railroad crossing on Sunshine Boulevard and Frontier Street just after 6 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, kvoa.com reported. Her family reported her missing after she failed to return from her routine morning jog.

Missing Jogger Reported After Failing to Return Home

Alaisha, the victim’s daughter, went to her mother’s house to drop off her son for babysitting when her sister mentioned they had not seen Candelaria all day. The family initially thought she was elsewhere before realizing she was missing. They spoke with neighbor and close friend Amber Sherban, who checked residential surveillance footage. The video confirmed Candelaria had left for her morning run but had not returned.

Surveillance Footage Captures Fatal Railroad Crossing Impact

Sherban reviewed video footage leading up to the incident, which showed Candelaria recording her run for social media. Candelaria was wearing noise-canceling headphones while watching a passing train on the tracks. According to Sherban’s account of the video, she did not notice a second train approaching from behind on the tracks, and that train struck her.

Loved Ones Remember Candelaria's Impact on Eloy Community

Loved ones are grieving the loss while remembering Candelaria’s personality and her role in the Eloy community. Alaisha described her mother as full of life and spirit. Family and friends emphasize her dedication to helping others and hope her positive impact on the community will be remembered. Eloy police confirmed that officers responded to the fatal collision at the Sunshine Boulevard crossing.

Ongoing Eloy Police Investigation Into the Crossing Death

Eloy police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision at the railroad crossing. Authorities have urged anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information to contact the Eloy police department.