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Coroner: Allen Chiquini Died After Exiting Moving Metra Train in Libertyville

Security video reviewed by the Lake County coroner indicates he left a moving train after boarding the wrong direction.

Overview

  • Allen Chiquini, 30, was found near the Metra tracks by Winchester Road and Ellis Avenue in Libertyville around 5:20 to 5:30 p.m. Friday.
  • An autopsy determined he died of blunt-force head injuries.
  • Investigators say he boarded a northbound train he believed was southbound, tried to open passenger doors, then exited through the rear by climbing over a safety barrier.
  • Officials now confirm he was not struck by a train, clarifying an earlier statement that referenced injuries consistent with a train strike.
  • Toxicology testing remains pending as Metra police continue the investigation.