An early morning incident yesterday in Washington County has left a man dead after a collision with a train. The accident occurred near the intersection of Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway and Southwest 198th Avenue, prompting an emergency response from local authorities. According to Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the report of an individual being struck came in at approximately 5:14 a.m.
The on-scene first responders provided medical assistance in an effort to save the man’s life, but their attempts were ultimately unsuccessful. The identity of the man has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin. The circumstances leading up to the incident are under investigation, and details remain sparse as officials work to determine the sequence of events.
The public is encouraged to follow traffic advisories and updates to ensure road safety during the closure of Southwest 198th Avenue. Community members and local commuters are responding to the incident with calls for increased safety measures and scrutiny at similar intersections throughout the region.
