The old railroad trestle runs alongside the Fifth Street Bridge between Marysville and Yuba City. No gates, chains or warning signs were visible at the approach when the Territorial Dispatch visited the site Aug. 16.

MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - The death of a 13-year-old girl who fell from the railroad trestle near the Fifth Street Bridge on Aug. 9 has raised questions among community members about access to the structure and its future.

Marysville police confirmed the death of the 13-year-old following the Sunday evening incident. Emergency crews were dispatched to the area shortly after 9 p.m., according to scanner traffic, after receiving reports that a girl had fallen from the railroad trestle to the ground below. Police did not publicly release the girl’s name. In the days following the accident, however, family members, friends and public fundraising efforts identified her as Alina Lynn.

Deteriorated wooden ties and open gaps are visible along the old railroad trestle beside the Fifth Street Bridge between Marysville and Yuba City. The structure has come under scrutiny following the Aug. 9 death of a 13-year-old girl who fell from the trestle.

In the aftermath of the accident, discussion surrounding the railroad trestle has emerged among local residents, with some questioning whether additional barriers or other measures could be used to discourage people from accessing the structure.

The trestle runs adjacent to the Fifth Street Bridge corridor between Marysville and Yuba City and has been identified in previous reporting as Union Pacific Railroad property. The Territorial Dispatch reached out to Union Pacific seeking confirmation of ownership, information about access to the structure and whether any additional safety measures are being considered following the fatality. Union Pacific was not available for comment as of press time Friday, Aug. 14.

Community members wishing to support Alina’s family can find the Meal Train and GoFundMe established in her memory online.