Another pedestrian fatally struck by Metra train in Downers Grove less than 24 hours after first incident
Two pedestrians killed by Metra trains in less than 24 hours near Downers Grove
A Metra BNSF train struck and killed a pedestrian during rush hour Tuesday morning in Downers Grove.
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - A Metra BNSF train struck and killed a pedestrian during rush hour Tuesday morning in Downers Grove.
Metra train strikes pedestrian
The backstory:
Metra train #1228 hit the pedestrian around 7:30 a.m. near the Downers Grove station at 5001 Main Street, according to the transit agency.
Trains were stopped in both directions with "extensive delays" expected, according to Metra.
It is the second day in a row that a pedestrian was struck by a Metra train near this station.
According to Downers Grove police, officers responded Monday around 4:36 p.m. to the 1400 block of Gilbert Avenue, about four blocks west of the Forest Avenue crossing, after reports that a pedestrian had been hit by an eastbound Metra train.
The person was pronounced dead at the scene. Downers Grove Police and Metra Police are investigating the incident.
A spokesperson for Metra told Fox 32 that the victim in Monday's fatal crash appeared to be a man who died by suicide.
What you can do:
For real-time status updates and travel alternatives, check out Metra's website.
The Source: The information in this report came from Metra.