Metra Milwaukee District North train fatally strikes pedestrian in Libertyville

Tuesday, July 27, 2021
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- Trains are slowly moving again after a Metra Milwaukee District North train fatally struck a pedestrian Tuesday morning in suburban Libertyville.

The outbound train #2103 struck the person around 8:10 a.m. between the Libertyville station and Winchester Road, according to Metra spokesman Michael Gillis.
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The accident caused extensive delays during the morning rush.

The age and name of the victim have not yet been released.
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The circumstances surrounding the incident are still being investigating.

Both the Lake County Coroner's office and Libertyville Police Department are investigating.
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