Kennewick – A 30-year-old man was sitting on the railroad tracks in Kennewick when he was hit by a BNSF train. He later died from his injuries.
The Tri-City Herald reported that Travis Lepoidevin of Kennewick didn’t respond to the blaring of the train’s horn at about 4:50 a.m. Monday.
Kennewick police said the freight train was heading east with 60 cars. Witnesses said the street crossing bars and signal lights appeared to be working properly.
Officials said Lepoidevin died at Trios Southridge Hospital.
The death remains under investigation. The Benton County coroner said no autopsy is planned but lab tests will be done.
