Coroner Working To Give “Jane Doe” A Name – Can You Help?

The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Coroner’s Division is requesting the public’s assistance in trying to identify an unidentified person.

On February 16, 2026, a woman was struck by a train in Port Costa. The incident was investigated by Amtrak Police and Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office. The person was pronounced deceased at the scene. The manner of death was later determined to be a suicide.

The Coroner’s Division took custody of the body and despite multiple efforts has not been able to identify the person, who did not have any identification.

Coroner’s Photo

She is described as:
White, adult female with brown colored hair and hazel eyes. She was 5’4”, and 171 pounds. She has a small broken heart tattoo on the inner left wrist (see photo). She was wearing a black colored pullover top, black and grey plaid pants, and red/white Nike athletic shoes.

Anyone with any information on the identity of the person is asked to contact the Coroner’s Division at (925) 313-2850.