Person struck, killed by train; services delayed in north suburbs, officials say

By CNN Newsource

Published January 2, 2025 2:30 PM

By Web Staff

LAKE COUNTY, Illinois (WLS) — A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a train on Thursday morning in the north suburbs, according to officials.

The person was struck by Union Pacific North train #322, which was scheduled to arrive at Ogilvie Transportation Center at 9:40 a.m., Metra said.

The crash happened near Oakwood Cemetery in Waukegan.

Waukegan police said the pedestrian died after the crash.

Services were delayed after all northbound and outbound trains were halted, a Metra spokesperson said.

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