Barrington considers pedestrians gates at rail crossing after high school student killed

Monday, February 5, 2024
BARRINGTON, Ill. (WLS) -- The village of Barrington is considering adding pedestrian gates at rail crossings after a high school student was struck and killed by a Metra train in January.

Barrington officials said they're considering installing the pedestrian gates at the Hough Street and Union Pacific crossing. Officials are also considering adding more safety signage.
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Marin Lacson, 17, was fatally struck in late January when she was crossing the tracks at Route 59 and Main Street while walking to school on a morning with thick fog.
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Lacson attempted to cross the train tracks after a train had already passed, and she was hit by a different train coming from the other direction, the coroner's office said.
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