Amtrak train delayed in south Thurston County after it crashes into ATV
An Amtrak train was delayed Sunday night in south Thurston County after it struck an ATV stuck on the tracks, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.
No injuries were reported, Lt. Ray Brady said.
Two men were riding ATVs in the area of Rich Road Southeast and Old Highway 99 about 7:30 p.m. when one of those ATVs got stuck on the railroad tracks. Unable to free the ATV, the two men left the scene.
The train struck the ATV and knocked it off the tracks, Brady said. Both ATVs were recovered by the Sheriff’s Office, he said.
The train was delayed about an hour, he said.
Earlier Sunday, a 45-year-old Rainier man died after he crashed his ATV near Tenino.
This story was originally published July 29, 2019 at 9:58 AM.
Rolf Boone
The Olympian