The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a female who died following an incident with a train in Maple Ridge on Oct. 5, 2014.

She is Tiffany Williams, aged 16, of Maple Ridge.

Ms. Williams was struck by an eastbound freight train on the CP Rail main line tracks near the 203 Street crossing in Maple Ridge as she was walking eastbound on the tracks just before 1 pm on Oct. 5, 2014. She was deceased at the scene.

The BC Coroners Service and RCMP continue to investigate this death.

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

Media Contacts:

Barb McLintock
Coroner, Strategic Programs
BC Coroners Service
250 356-9253