Pedestrian dead after being hit by train in Villa Park
A pedestrian died Monday morning after being struck by an outbound passenger train in Villa Park, more than a quarter-mile from the nearest depot.
The collision occurred at about 6:30 a.m. near the Villa Avenue crossing, a Metra spokesperson said. Metra police are in charge of the investigation. Video from the train has been turned over to the DuPage County coroner's office, the spokesman said.
Metra police declined to release any other details about the pedestrian. The coroner's office has not released any information.
The investigation disrupted rail traffic for several hours.
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