Overview
- The collision occurred around 7:52 a.m. at the railroad crossing at University Parkway and Governor's Highway, and the bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Authorities identified the victim only as a University Park resident, with the name and gender not yet released.
- Amtrak reported no injuries to the 225 passengers or the crew aboard the inbound City of New Orleans train bound for Chicago’s Union Station.
- University Park police said the inquiry involves the Will County sheriff’s office and police from Canadian National Railroad, Amtrak, Metra and Monee.
- Metra stated its service was unaffected, and University Park police asked anyone with information to contact the department.