(L.A.) Cortlyn Welch-Scheel, 36, Died on Railroad Tracks

Case Number: 2025-14572

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 36-year-old White/Caucasian female that occurred on railroad tracks.

The coroner’s office identified the woman as Cortlyn Welch-Scheel.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Traumatic Injuries

RIP CORTLYN ELIZABETH WELCH-SCHEEL (June 8, 1989 – September 12, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Friday.

The decedent was crossing outside of a crosswalk in downtown L.A. at around 11:46 p.m. when she was hit by a Metro A Line train. Reference location is East Washington Boulevard and Maple Avenue.

Map views only approximate location and do not indicate the precise spot where the incident happened.