Dead body found next to Tacoma railroad tracks, cause of death murky
Police are investigating a dead body found Wednesday next to train tracks near the 7800 block of South Tacoma Way, according to a Tacoma Police Department spokesperson.
A train company reported the body to authorities just before noon Wednesday. Upon arrival, the cause of death was not immediately clear. Police have not determined if a train-pedestrian collision was involved.
Authorities did not provide the victim’s identity, age or gender.
This story was originally published December 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM.
Bonny Matejowsky
The News Tribune