A semi-truck pulling a Target trailer, which was filled with packages, became stuck after the driver tried to drive under a viaduct in Deerfield on Wednesday. The Village of Deerfield said the incident occurred on Deerfield Road near Chestnut Street Wednesday afternoon. Village officials said a semi-truck traveling eastbound became stuck under the Metra viaduct. […]
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Pedestrian dies after being struck by train in Woodstock
Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metra train Saturday evening in Woodstock, officials said. The Woodstock Police Department and Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded around 5:57 p.m. Saturday to Railroad Street and Short Street. Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Spokesman Alex Vucha said authorities received a call for a pedestrian struck by […]
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Lake Villa police car struck by Metra train while responding to emergency call
Authorities say that a police squad car was struck by a Metra train after the officer attempted to drive around the crossing gate in Lake Villa Friday evening. Lake Villa Police Chief Rochelle Tisinai said in a statement to Lake and McHenry County Scanner that the crash happened around 5:45 p.m. Friday. A Lake Villa […]
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Train crossings reopen in Lake Villa after pedestrian struck and killed by freight train
A man was killed Wednesday morning after he was run over by a freight train near the Lake Villa Metra Station. Investigators believe the death was a suicide. The Lake Villa Police Department and Lake Villa Fire Protection District responded around 11:10 a.m. Wednesday to the Lake Villa Metra Station, 129 Railroad Avenue, for a […]
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Authorities identify 35-year-old man who was struck and killed by Metra train in Libertyville
The coroner’s office has identified a 35-year-old Libertyville man who was struck and killed by a Metra train on Tuesday in Libertyville. An autopsy showed that Christopher Wagner, 35, of Libertyville, died from multiple blunt force injuries, according to Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek. The Libertyville Police Department and Libertyville Fire Department responded around 8:30 a.m. […]
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Man killed after being struck by Metra train in Libertyville
Metra trains on the Milwaukee District North Line are experiencing extensive delays after a man was struck and killed by a Metra train Tuesday morning in Libertyville. The Libertyville Police Department and Libertyville Fire Department responded around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday to the 1000 block of Wellington Avenue. Libertyville Police Department Sgt. Jason Kapusinski said officers […]
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Man arrested after train hits car that was intentionally parked on railroad tracks in Woodstock
Police say a 30-year-old man was arrested after a Metra train hit a car that he intentionally parked on railroad tracks in Woodstock Saturday evening. Timothy M. Grogan, 30, of the 1200 block of Thomas Drive in Woodstock, was charged with two counts of resisting a peace officer, criminal damage to property and reckless conduct. […]
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Coroner says 17-year-old boy was victim who was fatally struck by train near Round Lake Park
The coroner has identified a 17-year-old Hainesville boy who was struck and killed by a Metra train early Tuesday morning near Round Lake Park. An autopsy showed Dustin Keefe, 17, of Hainesville, died as a result of severe blunt trauma following a collision with a train, according to Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek. The Greater […]
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Male struck and killed by Metra train near Round Lake Park; 2nd train-pedestrian crash in a week
A male was struck and killed by a Metra train early Tuesday morning near Round Lake Park. It’s the second time in a week a train struck a pedestrian in the area. The Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District and Round Lake Police Department responded around 12:02 a.m. Tuesday to Route 134 and Macgillis Drive […]