Marysville, WA (May 9, 2021) - A fatal pedestrian accident resulted in the death of someone in Marysville on Saturday, May 8.

According to initial reports, the site of the deadly crash was located at the corner of 88th Street NE and State Avenue NE. A pedestrian was reportedly crossing near the intersection when they were hit by an oncoming train. First responders were dispatched to the scene to provide aid to the injured party.

Despite life-saving measures from EMTs, the pedestrian suffered fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead. At this time, the identity of the deceased victim has not been made public. The area was closed for several hours while investigators and paramedics were present.

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the fatal crash is underway.

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

Deadly Pedestrian Accidents in Seattle

A pedestrian is greatly exposed to the hazards of the road, and statistics show that those traveling on foot are nearly 1.5 times more likely to suffer fatal injuries in the event of a traffic accident. When a pedestrian is hit by a train, the chances of fatal injuries are increased significantly. The majority of deadly train accidents involve pedestrians, with nearly 500 pedestrians being killed annually in train crashes.

Family members are often left reeling after a loved one’s life is tragically cut short due to the negligence of another, and recovering can be a difficult battle for surviving family members who are left to pick up the pieces. It is only natural to want to grieve, and pursuing a lawsuit is usually the least of their concerns. However, a Washington wrongful death lawsuit can potentially help your family recover financial compensation resulting from your devastating loss.

At Dore Law Group, we take the utmost care and deliberation to do everything possible to obtain compensation for our clients after they have suffered the loss of a dear family member. Our Seattle wrongful death attorneys can support your family through this difficult time and bring you some peace of mind while making sure that the at-fault party is held responsible. Contact our offices today at (253) 236-3888 if you have unfairly lost a family member in a deadly Seattle pedestrian 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.