Freight train strikes, kills person in Illinois

3 hours ago

Lake Forest news, Illinois news.

Authorities in Lake Forest, Illinois are investigating after a freight train fatally struck a person Friday afternoon.

The northbound Canadian Pacific Kansas City Southern freight train struck and killed a person near the Everett Road Grade west of Waukegan Road at around noon Friday.

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  • The victim was described as a man in his 70s. He was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering injuries consistent with the collision.

    Road closures remained in place after the incident that caused significant delays of the Milwaukee District/North Line Metra service.

    The Lake County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim and will release further information after notifying the family.