March 19, 2026

Man Struck and Killed by Amtrak Train While Walking on Tracks in Biloxi Identified

By Digital Media Staff
Blue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News

March 19, 2026

BILOXI, MS. Authorities have now identified the person who was struck and killed by an Amtrak train on Wednesday morning while walking on the tracks.

Authorities say that Grassney Tucker, 43, of Gulfport was walking on the tracks near Irish Hill Drive and Rodenberg Avenue at around 7:55 a.m.

It’s unclear why Tucker was on the tracks, but the train was able to avoid colliding with him.
Police, EMS and the fire department all rushed to the scene, but Tucker was deceased.

Authorities said that the scene was cleared by 9:30 a.m., and the train was allowed to move on, according to police.

The investigation remains ongoing.