The incident happened around 4:54 p.m. at the Rogers Park Metra station at 7000 North Ravenswood Avenue, between Lunt and Greenleaf.
When authorities arrived at the scene, they found the train stopped about a quarter of a mile north of the station.
Authorities later confirmed that someone was indeed struck by the train, but the person’s condition wasn't immediately clear.
However, one source indicated the person is dead.
UPDATE: 5:19 p.m. -- There is no indication an ambulance was called to the scene, but there were several request for crime scene tape.
Metra train service may experience temporary delays.
UPDATE: 5:24 p.m. -- The local media arrived at the scene of the apparent accident. Authorities said Metra is going to handle the investigation, and they have even agreed to facilitate the removal of the fatally injured person's body.
UPDATE: 6:14 p.m. -- The victim's brother arrived at the Metra station. Citing police dispatch reports, the decedent's family member was running toward the platform. Authorities were instructed to stop him from approaching the tracks.
this time of year, it was probably a suicide.
ReplyDeleteMost likely pushed onto the tracks by some deranged brotha.
ReplyDeleteThey are all slip & fall cases, until a NY Post reporter happens to snap a pic...
ReplyDeleteBack in the 70's a friend of my brother was walking on those same tracks and was listening to a radio and never heard the train coming from behind and hit him.
ReplyDeleteThe reason should not matter. The bottom line is that a life was lossed. At this time of year we should all count the victim and their family in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment, Matthew. The victim is my niece's father. I would encourage everyone to be more responsible and considerate of the family member's grief before irresponsibly posting hurtful speculation.
ReplyDeletePerson was a friend of mine assholes, show some respect. Obviously it was personal and emotional Please treat it as such.
ReplyDeleteEver see that commercial "you can't stop a train" I guess it's true.
ReplyDeleteSo the guy was killed/ How was the train? Budgets are tight these days
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