Man dies after getting hit with a train

Man dies after getting hit with a train

Randy Bustamante/Shutterstock.com

A man was hit with a train near Elmwood Park.

He couldn’t survive the crash and died.

Metra says that there could be delays in the operational activities.

The agency says that a man was involved in a pedestrian incident with a train. The accident occurred on Monday during the rush hour.

The accident took place near Elmwood Park.

The Metra trains for both the directions were halted near the place of accident.

The agency has not given details of how did the accident took place.

The officials have said that an incident took place around 7:30 a.m. on the Milwaukee District-West line.

The man is identified as 32-years old. The spokesperson of the agency has confirmed this. They have also confirmed that he died in the accident.

They have said that the accident took place near the Elmwood Park.

The officials have said that they are investigating the matter. They have given some details of their initial investigation.

They say that the train involved in the accident was empty. They have also said that train was not supposed to stop at the station. It is yet to be discovered why that train was there.

Some witnesses have given their recollection of the incident. They say that they saw a man walking up and down the tracks while the oncoming train was blowing its horn.

One of the witness was Debra Miller. She saw the whole thing in front of her. She says that the entire train didn’t hit him. Part of the train clipped him.

The man hit the ground after spinning and he died right on the spot. Debra is traumatized after seeing all this with her eyes.

The train operation was affected by this incident. The trains were stopped for two hours and there were significant delays after that.

The North Central Service line was also affected by the delays.

Photo Randy Bustamante / Shutterstock.com

Staff writer for the Chicago Morning Star

Related Posts
Charter Schools See Federal Funding Boost Amid Rising Enrollment
The Department of Education recently approved a $60 million increase for charter schools, raising their
Chicago Fire Clinch 3–2 Win Over Charlotte FC at Home
Chicago Fire FC edged out Charlotte FC with a 3–2 victory on Saturday at Soldier
Universal Horror Unleashed to Open in Chicago by 2027
Universal Destinations & Experiences, a division of Comcast NBCUniversal, has unveiled plans to open a
How Chicago Rodents Are Evolving in the Urban Jungle
A new study from Chicago’s Field Museum sheds light on how city life is actively
When it comes to railroad safety, America is off the mark
Last week, an Amtrak train derailed at Union Station in Chicago. The same week, a freight
Train hits officer in Georgia, body cam video released by police
The officer was on duty when he was hit by a train. The Georgia police
Rollover crash on a New Mexico highway kills 4 Chicago residents
The vehicle of the Chicagoans rolled over on a New Mexico highway. The accident occurred
A student was hit by a car outside his school
A tragic accident as a student was hit by a car outside his school. The
Zinckernagel Earns Spot in MLS Team of the Matchday
Chicago Fire FC winger Philip Zinckernagel has been named to the MLS Team of the
Critics Link 5,200 Job Losses to Chicago Wage Law
More than 5,200 jobs have been lost and over 100 restaurants have closed in Chicago
Charter Schools See Federal Funding Boost Amid Rising Enrollment
The Department of Education recently approved a $60 million increase for charter schools, raising their
Chicago Fire Clinch 3–2 Win Over Charlotte FC at Home
Chicago Fire FC edged out Charlotte FC with a 3–2 victory on Saturday at Soldier
Universal Horror Unleashed to Open in Chicago by 2027
Universal Destinations & Experiences, a division of Comcast NBCUniversal, has unveiled plans to open a
How Chicago Rodents Are Evolving in the Urban Jungle
A new study from Chicago’s Field Museum sheds light on how city life is actively
When it comes to railroad safety, America is off the mark
Last week, an Amtrak train derailed at Union Station in Chicago. The same week, a freight
Train hits officer in Georgia, body cam video released by police
The officer was on duty when he was hit by a train. The Georgia police
Rollover crash on a New Mexico highway kills 4 Chicago residents
The vehicle of the Chicagoans rolled over on a New Mexico highway. The accident occurred
A student was hit by a car outside his school
A tragic accident as a student was hit by a car outside his school. The