# Man dies after electric wheelchair becomes trapped on Washington railway tracks

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/wheelchair-user-suffered-horror-death-after-getting-stuck-on-railroad-tracks-as-train-approached/
- Published: 2026-10-22T15:19:39+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T15:33:53+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16229887/Wheelchair-user-death-stuck-tracks-train-approached.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Horror, World

## Key points

- A man died after his wheelchair became stuck on railway tracks.
- Two witnesses tried to help before the train arrived.
- Police are investigating and seeking information from witnesses.

## Summary

A 59-year-old man died after his electric wheelchair became stuck on railway tracks in Puyallup, Washington, and was struck by an approaching BNSF train. Police said the incident appeared to be a tragic accident, and the investigation is continuing.

Two witnesses tried to help the man, but could not get him clear of the tracks. Train crew members were unharmed. BNSF advises people to use designated crossings, stay at least 15 feet from tracks and never cross when signals are active or barriers are down; police have asked witnesses to share information.

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