Posted on Fri, Aug 28, 2009 : 5:47 p.m.
21-year-old Ypsilanti Township man killed by Amtrak train while walking on tracks, Ypsilanti police say
By AnnArbor.com Staff
A 21-year-old Ypsilanti Township man was killed this afternoon when he was struck by an Amtrak train while walking on the tracks in Ypsilanti, city police said.
The accident occurred beneath East Michigan Avenue at Miles Street around 12:25 p.m.
Police said the 21-year-old, whose name wasn't released, was walking westbound in the tracks and was struck by a westbound Amtrak passenger train.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police did not release further details this evening and said the accident remains under investigation.
Comments
mandy
Mon, Sep 7, 2009 : 11:04 p.m.
Jake was a very smart, talented and loving man.. He is my little brother we can not belive this has happened. Our family is devistated.. He has a one yr old child that he loved so very much also he loved his family and girlfriend so very much.. He was a family man.. He will be missed so much and his memory will live on forever with so many... Miss u bub..
auntmaggie
Thu, Sep 3, 2009 : 9:38 p.m.
Jake Yates,was killed by the the train he was wearing his IPOD buds and a hoodie.Jacob did not hear the train.Sadly he left my niece Kira Lewis and his 1yr old son Jacob jr. as well as the large Yates family contingent.He was a really wonderful young man. Being so young he had no life insurance and due to Michigans economy his folks do not have enough money to pay for the whole funeral so my store SC Tattoo and Body Piercing,6834 Jackson rd. Ann Arbor Mi.48103 as well as some of the EAGLES post are trying to help by collecting donations to help! Checks may be made to Sykes funeral home fob(for benefit of) Jacob Yates. Thanks so very much in advance,Have a Blessed day,Jakes Family and friends