Overview
- Elgin police say a Union Pacific train struck a pickup around 6:30 a.m. at the State Street crossing north of Locust Street.
- One vehicle passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, and two other occupants were taken to a local hospital.
- Metra reported no injuries to the train crew and indicated no early service impact on the Milwaukee West line.
- State Street between Chicago Street and National Street was closed until 2:50 p.m., and authorities have since reopened the roadway.
- Temporary stop signs remain in place, and Union Pacific will run daily stop‑and‑protect procedures from 5–7 a.m. and 9–10 p.m., with witnesses asked to call the Elgin Police Traffic Unit at 847-289-2660.