Jerry Lee Ward, 50, killed in pedestrian-train collision along the Columbia River near Kalama, Washington

BNSF Railway reports that a man has died after being hit by a locomotive just south of Kalama. The man was walking on the tracks along the Columbia River when the southbound train struck him just before 1 p.m. Friday. The locomotive was one of two being moved from Kalama to Vancouver. The railroad crew saw the man along the track, blew a warning whistle and used emergency brakes, but the train still struck the man on the shoulder. Check back for updates and the man's identity when it becomes available.

What money damages are recoverable in a death claim?

Every death from an accident is tragic. When a death is the result of someone else’s negligence, certain survivors may make a wrongful death claim against those responsible. Close relatives may recover monetary damages for the loss of financial support, as well as for medical, funeral, and burial expenses,lost earnings, and in some cases for pain, suffering, and loss of love and affection. Learn more about wrongful death claims here...