Pedestrian hit by train near downtown Wheaton; metraUPW trains halted
A pedestrian was struck by a train just east of downtown Wheaton Tuesday morning, halting rail traffic on Metra's Union Pacific West Line between College Avenue and West Chicago, authorities said.
Wheaton and Metra police are investigating the collision near the Washington Street crossing. Drivers should avoid the area, police said. The Washington Street crossing is closed, and all train traffic is stopped. While the downtown crossings are open, drivers should expect increased traffic, according to a city alert.
Metra officials said"extensive delays" are anticipated. Intermittent service will operate from West Chicago to Elburn and College Avenue to Chicago.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Pedestrian struck by car, killed in southwest San AntonioPolice say their investigation is ongoing after the Sunday incident on Southwest Military Drive.
Leer más »
Pedestrian fatally struck on 75 in Plano, police sayPlano police are investigating the death of a pedestrian along Highway 75 early Sunday morning.
Leer más »
Pedestrian struck by multiple vehicles on Highway 75 in Plano dies, police sayA pedestrian's body was found on U.S. Highway 75 in Plano, Texas, near Parker Road early Sunday. Police said the victim was struck by multiple vehicles.
Leer más »
Why Pedestrian Deaths Are Skyrocketing in AmericaTransportation expert Yonah Freemark on all the reasons the U.S. is such a deadly road-safety outlier.
Leer más »
Pedestrian deaths in US reach highest level in 40 yearsSince 2010, pedestrian deaths have increased 77%, compared to a 25% increase for all other traffic related deaths, according to a report from the Governors Highway Safety Association.
Leer más »