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Edmonds, WA - Pedestrian Killed After Being Hit by Train on Dayton St

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Edmonds, WA (March 26, 2021) - A pedestrian suffered fatal injuries after being struck by a Sounder commuter train in the town of Edmonds on Tuesday, March 23.

According to local sources, the deadly accident occurred at around 5 p.m. that evening. The pedestrian was reportedly hit near the Edmonds Station on Dayton Street. Emergency responders were called to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties.

The injured victim sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the deceased pedestrian has not been revealed at this time. No further updates on the fatal pedestrian rash are currently available.

Local authorities are managing the ongoing investigation into the incident.

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Fatal Pedestrian-Train Accidents in Washington

Car accidentThe majority of fatal train accidents in the United States involve pedestrians, with the vast majority of these incidents taking place at railway crossings. Since 1997, more than 7,200 pedestrians have lost their lives after being struck by a train traveling at break-neck speeds. An estimated 500 pedestrians are killed annually in train accidents nationwide, and the most populous states experience the highest rate of train-pedestrian fatalities.

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