Man dies on train tracks in Shoreline

Scene of death on railroad tracks

According to the King County Sheriff's Office, on May 22, 2026 around 6pm an adult male was walking on the railroad track near the intersection of NW 205th St and Richmond Beach Dr NW when he was struck by a train.

The Train Operator attempted to get his attention by blowing the train horn but was unsuccessful.

KCSO Deputies arrived on scene along with Shoreline Fire but the man was declared dead at the scene. 

Train service returned to normal a little after 9pm. 

The case is under investigation.