Man killed after jumping in front of Link train

By KOMO Staff

Summary

Police say a man jumped a jersey barrier and on to the tracks in front of an approaching Sound Transit Link light rail in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood late Monday night. No one on board the train was injured.

Story Published: Jul 28, 2009 at 4:55 AM PST

Story Updated: Jul 28, 2009 at 12:03 PM PST

Man killed after jumping in front of Link train
SEATTLE -- Police say a man was killed after jumping in front of an approaching Sound Transit Link light rail in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood late Monday night. No one on board the train was injured.

The collision occurred just before midnight about 100 yards south of Holgate Street. Police say the man jumped a jersey barrier and onto the tracks. He has not been identified.

All passengers were taken off the train and shuttled to the next stop via bus. The

Light rail service was not affected Tuesday.

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