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Contra Costa Releases Tattoo Photo to Identify Woman Killed by Train

The Coroner’s Division seeks leads after months of unsuccessful identification efforts.

Overview

  • The woman, struck by a train in Port Costa on Feb. 16, 2026, remains unidentified.
  • Investigators released a photo of a small gray broken-heart tattoo on her inner left wrist to prompt public tips.
  • The coroner ruled the death a suicide.
  • Officials described her as a white adult with brown hair and hazel eyes, about 5 feet 4 inches tall and 171 pounds, and said she wore a black pullover, black-and-gray plaid pants, and red-and-white Nike shoes.
  • Anyone with information is asked to call the Contra Costa County Coroner’s Division at (925) 313-2850.