Thursday, May 27, 2010

Metra Train Strikes, Kills Man In Crystal Lake

A man was killed Thursday afternoon about 12:45 by a Metra train, officials said.

According to reports, the man walked in front of the oncoming train, about a quarter mile from the Pingree Road Station and about 300 feet from a railroad crossing in Crystal Lake.

The accident occurred with an outbound Union Pacific Northwest Line and the train was delayed a few hours.

Police are investigating the incident.

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