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Kittitas (pronounced 'KITT-i-tass') County is located in central Washington State. It spans from the lush forested Cascade Mountains to the upper Yakima River Valley plains and the Columbia River.
Kittitas County, WA - 06/02/2017 - The preliminary investigation indicates this was an accidental death. The victim has been identified as 31 year old Ashley Guthrie of Yakima, Washington.
The accident occurred shortly before 1:00 A.M. Thursday June 1st about 3 mile south of Ellensburg. We believe she had fallen asleep alongside of the railroad tracks and the oncoming train woke her up suddenly. Witnesses on the train said it looked like she was right next to the track and was attempting to stand up when struck. It appears she was impacted by the steel ladder on the train. Though lab results are still pending, it appears alcohol and/or drugs may have ben a factor in this incident. Undersheriff Clay Myers voiced condolence stating, "It saddens us to see another life so tragically impacted by drugs and alcohol in our community, our heart felt prayers go out to the family."
Kittitas County, from the Cascades to the Columbia, and online at http://www.co.kittitas.wa.us
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Contact: Clayton Myers, Undersheriff509-925-8534Clay.myers@co.Kittitas.wa.us