Kent, WA (August 7, 2021) - On Thursday, August 5, a pedestrian was killed after being struck by a train in Kent.

Local sources revealed that the fatal accident occurred at the crossing of James Street and S. 259th Street. First responders were sent to the scene that afternoon. The injured party sustained deadly injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The information available on the fatal crash is limited at this time. The area was closed for over an hour while paramedics were present. The identity of the deceased party has not been disclosed at this time.

An ongoing investigation into the deadly pedestrian crash is currently underway. As the inquiry develops, additional information will be made public.

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

Deadly Pedestrian Crashes in Washington

You are bound to share the road with pedestrians from time to time, whether you live in a large urban area or out in the country. For a variety of reasons, many Seattle residents may choose to walk in order to get around, but statistics show that this is not necessarily the safest mode of transportation. Pedestrian fatalities continue to climb year after year, despite a drop in passenger car fatalities throughout the country, according to national collision statistics.

The majority of deadly train accidents involve pedestrians, and the majority of the crashes take place at railroad crossings. After a deadly accident, surviving family members should turn to a qualified wrongful death attorney in Seattle to pursue lost compensation.

In the event of wrongful death, the victim's family or estate may file a claim for damages under Washington state law. A skilled Washington personal injury lawyer can assist you in ensuring that you fulfill all of the requirements for a successful claim.

If a loved one dies as a consequence of someone else's carelessness, a family member may be able to bring a wrongful death lawsuit against the person or entity responsible. Wrongful death lawsuits can be made in a variety of situations, including car accidents, medical malpractice, and abuse in a nursing facility. It may be difficult to obtain the compensation you deserve on your own.

If you believe your loved one died as a consequence of another's negligence, you should contact a Seattle wrongful death attorney as soon as possible. At Dore Law Group, we will fight to protect your legal rights and interests at every level of the legal process, and our years of experience will allow us to assist you in putting together a strong legal case on your behalf. An inquiry into the death of a family member should be carried out, and those responsible should be held accountable.

Call our offices immediately at (253) 236-3888 to speak with a competent pedestrian accident lawyer in Washington if you or a loved one has been killed in a serious accident.

Note: Our law firm uses secondary sources to create this post. These outside sources include but are not limited to local news media outlets, local police reports, state police bulletins, social media outlets, and eyewitness accounts about serious accidents that take place in Kent, Tacoma, and Seattle. We do not verify all of the facts surrounding each accident, therefore, if you locate any information that is not correct, let us know, and we will correct our post to reflect the most accurate information available.