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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Adrienne Martinez

70-Year-Old Washington Woman Drove SUV on Train Tracks in Shocking Footage: Here's Why She Did It

A 70-year-old motorist mistakenly drove onto elevated tracks, causing a major disruption in Washington's commuter rail service (Credit: Photo: Screenshot from r/mildlyinfuriating/Reddit @Aadidas12)

A bizarre driving mishap threw Seattle's commuter rail network into absolute chaos after an elderly motorist mistakenly navigated her sport utility vehicle (SUV) directly onto the elevated tracks of a busy mass transit line.

The shocking incident, which occurred during the Tuesday evening rush hour on 2 June 2026, resulted in a complete suspension of Sound Transit's prominent 1 Line service. Commuters at the Mount Baker Station were left stunned as a red SUV became completely wedged on the high-voltage northbound railway tracks, roughly 30 feet above street level.

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