Metra train hits and kills pedestrian in Villa Park

One person was hit and killed by a Metra train on Monday morning in Villa Park.

The train hit the pedestrian at about 6:30 a.m.

Trains were delayed for a couple of hours as police investigated.

The name of the person has not been released.

Sun-Times Media Wire contributed to this report.

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