Sedalia Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Amtrak Train

Authorities say the 59-year-old man was attempting to cross the tracks when the incident occurred.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 12:59am

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A 59-year-old Sedalia man was killed after being struck by an Amtrak train in Pettis County, Missouri on Monday evening. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the pedestrian was attempting to cross the tracks near U.S. Highway 50 and Route TT when he was hit by the westbound train around 7 p.m. No injuries were reported for the train's passengers.

Why it matters

Train-pedestrian collisions are a serious public safety issue, with hundreds of such incidents occurring each year across the United States. This tragic event highlights the need for improved safety measures and public awareness around railroad crossings to prevent future loss of life.

The details

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that the 59-year-old Sedalia man was attempting to cross the railroad tracks when he was struck and killed by the westbound Amtrak train. No other injuries were reported from the passengers on the train.

  • The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2026.

The players

Missouri State Highway Patrol

The state law enforcement agency that investigated the fatal train-pedestrian collision.

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The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the importance of exercising extreme caution around railroad tracks and obeying all safety protocols to prevent future loss of life in train-pedestrian collisions.