An Amtrak train hit and killed a woman who was trespassing on the tracks in Everett last week, marking the third fatal train crash in Snohomish County within two months.
The crash happened on July 25 at 8:15 p.m., about five miles west of the Everett Amtrak station. The train was traveling from Chicago to Seattle, and there were no injuries to the 121 passengers and crew onboard.Amtrak says it is working with local law enforcement to investigate this incident.Trespassing along railroad rights-of-way is the leading cause of rail-related deaths in America, with railroad crossing incidents being the second, according to Amtrak.
About three weeks earlier, on June 3, another fatal crash happened on the railroad tracks below Harboriew Park in Everett.Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin issued the following statement in response to the recent train crashes:"These situations are incredibly tragic. My heart goes out to the loved ones of the individuals involved in these recent fatal collisions as well as the train crews and passengers.
Wa Snohomish County Everett News Crime Publicsafety Us Wa Snohomish County Snohomish
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Snohomish County deputies respond to 3rd drowning at Eagle Falls this yearSnohomish County deputies say a man drowned at Eagle Falls on the Fourth of July, marking the third drowning this year at the popular swimming spot.
Read more »
Snohomish County woman charged with manslaughter in child's fentanyl deathMorgan Bassett faces first-degree manslaughter charges in Snohomish County after her toddler died from fentanyl intoxication.
Read more »
Snohomish County Jail sees its sixth death of an inmate since SeptemberAnother inmate has died at the Snohomish County Jail.Authorities found a 43-year-old woman unresponsive in her one-person cell.
Read more »
Inmate dies at Snohomish County JailThe Snohomish County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an inmate at the county jail on Wednesday morning.
Read more »
15-year-old stabbed after intervening in bus dispute in Snohomish CountyA 15-year-old boy was stabbed after attempting to stop an altercation that began on a bus in Snohomish County Tuesday evening.
Read more »
Teen fights for life after Snohomish County drive-by shooting; 2 suspects at largeThe search is on for two suspects linked to a drive-by shooting in Snohomish County late Saturday afternoon that left a 17-year-old fighting for his life.
Read more »