Pedestrian dead after being struck by inbound Metra train near Elgin

Authorities are investigating the death of a 42-year-old man struck by an inbound Metra train Wednesday morning near Elgin's Big Timber depot.

Metra officials said the pedestrian died from injuries sustained in the collision.

Metra officials reported a train had struck the pedestrian as it headed into service at the beginning of its run just after 5:30 a.m.