Man killed after being struck by Metra NCS train in Wheeling

Monday, July 20, 2026 7:14PM CT
WHEELING, Ill. (WLS) -- A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metra North Central Service Line train Monday morning, Wheeling police said.



All inbound and outbound trains were halted before service was restored at around 8:45 a.m., Metra said.

The circumstances behind the incident are under investigation, police said.

The man killed was identified as 21-year-old Henry Louisst John.
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