‘Munger Road’ thrill-seekers could get close encounter with police

Teens who ignore warnings and stray onto the Munger Road tracks in hopes of summoning paranormal aid could face a really scary sight — an exasperated cop ready to write a ticket.

Even worse, they’ll be putting themselves in harm’s way.

DuPage County authorities said they’re gearing up in case the about-to-be-released horror flick “Munger Road” lures thrill-seekers to the CN Railroad crossing in Bartlett.

The movie’s premise includes an urban myth local teens decide to test — that the ghosts of children killed in a bus/train crash will push their car off the tracks to safety.

It’s the sort of Hollywood spin that gives DuPage County Forest Preserve Police Chief Tom Wakolbinger headaches.

“Train tracks are not anything to mess around with,” Wakolbinger said Monday. “They’re not good places to play or hike on.”

He also noted that hanging out on railway tracks is considered trespassing. The railway tracks near Munger pass through two DuPage County forest preserves.

Wakolbinger is coordinating with sheriff’s police and CN authorities to watch out for any shenanigans after the release of the movie Friday.

In an email, “Munger Road” writer/director Nicholas Smith of St. Charles said, “I believe that exploring the legend of Munger Road is one of the more dangerous stunts one can do in the suburbs.”

CN spokesman Patrick Waldron said the traffic on the Munger Road railway line comes from freight trains, which take a significant time to stop.

“We remind all motorists and pedestrians not to stop a vehicle on the railway tracks,” Waldron said. “It’s illegal and extremely dangerous.”