The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a woman who died following an incident with a train near Chase on June 8, 2013.

She was Patricia Anne Goodman, aged 67, of Chase.

Ms. Goodman was witnessed by train personnel to be on the CP Rail main line tracks about 1.5 kilometres east of Chase shortly after midnight on June 8, 2013, as a westbound freight train approached. The train crew was, however, unable to stop the train in time to prevent Ms. Goodman from being struck by it. She was deceased at the scene.

The Coroners Service and RCMP continue to investigate this death. Foul play has been ruled out in this case.

The family of Ms. Goodman has been notified of her death. On behalf of family members, the Coroners Service asks that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time.

For further information, please contact:

Larry Marzinzik
Regional Coroner, Interior Region
BC Coroners Service
250 861-7429