Transportation News Metro/State

Person fatally struck by Metra train in Elmhurst

The pedestrian was struck about 6 p.m. on the Union Pacific West tracks near Haven Avenue, according to a Metra spokesman.

By Sun-Times Wire

A person was fatally struck by a Metra train Nov. 18, 2020, on the UP-W line in Elmhurst.

A person was killed after being hit by a Metra train Wednesday in west suburban Elmhurst.

The pedestrian was struck about 6 p.m. on the Union Pacific West tracks near Haven Avenue, according to a Metra spokesman.

Elmhurst officials said the person was killed in the collision.

Elmhurst Police and Fire are on scene at Haven and Park responding to a train vs pedestrian fatality. All trains on the Union Pacific rail line are temporarily suspended in both directions. Traffic is being temporarily re-routed, please avoid the area at this time. The incide....
— City of Elmhurst (@CityofElmhurst) November 19, 2020

The tracks were reopened for service about 9:25 p.m., according to Metra.

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