SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — The man who died in a trolley accident while riding a skateboard on Feb. 3 has been identified as 43-year-old Janell Greene, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.
ABC 10News spoke with Greene's family on Saturday.
“There’s just not a day that goes by that I don’t remember him being there supporting me and embracing me," said Renae Interiono.
His family says Greene was known for his selfless spirit and sense of humor.
“He’s always cared deeply for all of us," said Veronica Caro.
“One thing that replays in my head…is his laugh," said Dyeon Jenkins.
Greene was riding a skateboard while holding onto a friend's bicycle as they rode north on Hancock Street on the day of the accident, according to the medical examiner's report. The pair turned on to Noell Street's 3500 block around 1 p.m., and started heading west towards the trolley tracks.
"They noticed that the light was red and the railway arms were lowered. [Greene] let go of the bicycle and attempted to go around the lowered railway arm," the report stated. Greene continued onto the railway tracks and was hit by the trolley. The trolley driver braked immediately, stopped and reported the accident. First responders came to the scene by 1:22 p.m. and confirmed Greene died from his injuries, the report said. The San Diego Police Department investigated the accident.
Green's family says it's been an agonizing two weeks since the accident, which they are still processing together.
“I kept trying to tell myself it’s not true...it’s not true," said Jenkins.
“It’s feels like someone just reached in and ripped your heart out and you’re breathing and you’re alive…but it’s just unfathomable. I wouldn’t wish this pain on anyone," added Interiono.
Interiono says Greene was a man who loved his family above all else.
“The world got darker because he was a huge light in our life."
The family says Greene's sudden and unexpected death has put them in challenging financial situation. They’re currently trying to raise money for his funeral. If you’d like to donate, you can contribute to their GoFundMe.
