Joshua P. Lewis Dies in Kelso, Washington Train-Pedestrian Crash on January 17, 2026 Beneath Cowlitz Way Bridge

On January 17, 2026, a fatal train-pedestrian collision occurred beneath the Cowlitz Way Bridge underpass near North First Avenue and Church Street in Kelso, Washington. Authorities confirmed that Joshua P. Lewis, 38, of Hoquiam, was struck by an Amtrak train identified as the Coast Starlight, which operates between Los Angeles and Seattle. The Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office was notified at approximately 5:11 p.m.

Joshua P. Lewis was pronounced deceased as a result of the incident. No passengers aboard the train were reported injured, though the service was delayed for several hours following the collision. The Kelso Police Department detective division has undertaken an investigation. Officials have not released further details regarding the cause or manner of death.