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Teens Cited for Trespassing in Viral Train Stunt

1/14/2026

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  • Two Southern California teens, Joseph Medina-Rivera and Brad Ellgen, were cited for trespassing after riding on a speeding Coaster train.
  • The incident occurred along San Diego's coastal bluffs during a viral stunt.
  • The San Diego County Sheriff's Department located the teens in Solana Beach after calls.
  • Their court appearance date has not yet been announced.
  • Mary Dover, chief of staff for North County Transit District, warned against social media stunts.