Pedestrian struck, killed by train in Kent

KENT, Wash. — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train Thursday afternoon in Kent.

First responders were called to the downtown area and police temporarily closed all roads from South 259th Street to James Street.

Puget Sound firefighters said the victim died at the scene.

The gender or age of the person who was killed has not been released.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Kent police are investigating a collision involving a freight train and a pedestrian. All roads from S 259th st through James St are closed. Streets will be closed for at least 1 and a half hours. Use S. 212th st or S. 277th to get around the stopped train. pic.twitter.com/Tg8pvhyXdh
— Kent Police (@kentpd) August 5, 2021