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Motorist Killed in Metra Train Collision Near Grayslake

Investigators are reviewing the Hainesville Road crossing crash with the driver's identity not yet released.

Overview

  • An outbound Milwaukee District North train headed to Fox Lake struck a vehicle around noon at the Hainesville Road/Route 120 crossing, according to Metra.
  • The train had departed a stop in Grayslake at 11:55 a.m. and was en route to Round Lake when the collision occurred.
  • A passenger on the train sustained a minor knee injury from the sudden stop and was taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center.
  • Service on the line was halted for roughly three hours following the crash.
  • Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District personnel and Metra police responded to the scene as the initial investigation continued.