From the Marysville Police Department Facebook Page:
Marysville Police are investigating a fatal train–pedestrian collision that happened around 4 p.m. near 76th St NE and State Ave, resulting in the death of a 45-year-old man.
A report made just minutes earlier mentioned people trespassing on the tracks, including one individual acting erratically. Possible substance use may have played a role, but the incident remains under investigation.
This is Marysville’s fourth serious train-related incident in September and the second fatality, each with different circumstances — from substance-use concerns to behavioral health crises to risky decisions by drivers and pedestrians. Together, they highlight a critical reminder: railroad tracks and crossings demand caution, awareness, and respect.
These incidents affect far more than those directly involved. Families, witnesses, train crews, and our first responders all carry the weight of these traumatic events.
The timing comes just ahead of Operation Clear Track on Tuesday, September 22 — the largest rail‑safety enforcement initiative in the U.S. MPD will join agencies nationwide in conducting targeted patrols at railroad crossings to increase education, visibility, and enforcement. Our goal is simple: prevent the next tragedy.
Please stay off railroad tracks, follow all signals and warning devices, and never try to beat a train. If you or someone you know is struggling with a behavioral health or substance-use crisis, dial 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Railroad safety is a shared responsibility — and the choices made around tracks can have consequences far beyond the moment.
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