Man struck, killed by train in Downers Grove
A 28-year-old man was struck and killed by a freight train early Friday morning in Downers Grove, authorities said.
Police said their preliminary investigation indicates the man walked onto the railroad tracks shortly after 2:30 a.m. in the area between the Main Street and Washington Street crossings and was hit by a westbound BNSF freight.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said the victim's name is being withheld pending formal notification of family members. The investigation is ongoing.
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