Man Struck and Killed by Train on South 212th Street [Kent, WA]

Fatal Train and Pedestrian Collision on South 212th Street near 77th Avenue South Kent

 
KENT, WA (October 8, 2020) – Police confirmed that a train struck and killed a man on South 212th Street on Thursday afternoon.
 
According to the Washington State Patrol, the collision happened near 77th Avenue South around 4:20 PM.
 
Based on a report from the conductor of the train, a man laid down on the tracks and did not move to the train’s emergency whistles and horns. Police said the conductor also activated the emergency brakes but could not stop the train in time.
 
Emergency crews said the man died at the scene. Officials did not yet release the victim’s identity pending kin notification.
 
Kent police temporarily closed the tracks for the investigation. At this point, no other information is available.

We would like to express our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the victim.

Did you lose a loved one in a fatal pedestrian accident? You can seek legal assistance from the Steve Mehr Accident Lawyers. We can assure you that our motivated team can help you acquire the highest settlement from your loved one’s wrongful death case. We understand your pain and do know that there is a team that can help you. You can call (800) 625-5052 to discuss your case with us. In addition, if you would like more information regarding this accident, click here to request a police report.