Amanda Williams, 19, killed after Metra hits car in Woodstock

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Friday, February 27, 2015
One person was killed Wednesday afternoon when a Metra train struck a vehicle in north suburban Woodstock.
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WOODSTOCK, Ill. (WLS) -- One person was killed Wednesday afternoon when a Metra train struck a vehicle in north suburban Woodstock.

Amanda Williams, 19, was traveling southbound on Lily Pond Road around 4:54 p.m. when her vehicle slid on the icy road and was unable to stop at the activated crossing, police said.

Williams was killed as a result of the accident.