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Pedestrian hit by train in Puyallup

A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries when hit by a freight train in Puyallup on Friday night, police reported.

The collision occurred about 7:30 p.m. where tracks cross Meridian Street in the downtown area.

The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Traffic was being re-routed around the accident.

Further details weren’t immediately available.

Adam Lynn: 253-597-8644, @TNTAdam

This story was originally published November 6, 2015 at 12:59 PM with the headline "Pedestrian hit by train in Puyallup."

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