Good Samaritan Tries to Rescue Man Before Fatal Train Collision in Puyallup
A 59-year-old man died after his wheelchair became stuck on railroad tracks in Puyallup. Bystanders tried to help before an approaching freight train struck him.
· Sebastian Robertson (KING5)
A fatal train collision in downtown Puyallup, Washington, has drawn attention to the efforts of bystanders who tried to rescue a man whose wheelchair became stuck on railroad tracks.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, October 21, near the North Meridian railroad crossing by Puyallup Station. Authorities identified the man as 59-year-old Richard Geiger.
According to local news reports, Geiger was attempting to cross the tracks when his wheelchair became stuck. As a freight train approached, a bystander stopped to help, and another person joined the rescue attempt. Despite their efforts, they were unable to move him to safety in time.
Geiger died at the scene. One of the people who attempted to help was reportedly taken to a hospital with injuries.
Questions have also been raised about the crossing surface and an elevated section between the tracks that may present a challenge for people using wheelchairs. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
The tragedy has renewed attention to railroad crossing safety and accessibility for people with mobility disabilities.
Source: KING 5 News.
Source: KING 5 News — Original article