Pedestrian killed by Amtrak train in Puyallup has been identified
A pedestrian fatally struck by an Amtrak train in Puyallup has been identified as Keith Clay.
The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the 65-year-old man’s death an accident.
Police say Clay was hit by a northbound passenger train in the 600 block of East Pioneer Avenue about 8:45 p.m. Sunday.
The train’s crew knew they’d hit something but didn’t see what, so they called 911.
Officers found Clay’s body near the tracks.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
This story was originally published February 11, 2020 at 11:32 AM.
Stacia Glenn
The News Tribune