1 dead after fatal pedestrian-versus-train crash in Downers Grove
Eli Ong
Sun, November 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM PST
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (WGN) — A person is dead after they were hit by a train in Downers Grove early Sunday morning, according to the Downers Grove Police Department (DGPD).
DGPD said officers responded to the area of Washington Street and the BNSF Railroad Tracks around 12:45 a.m. on a report that a person was hit by a train near there.
DGPD’s preliminary investigation showed that a person was seen on foot south of the railroad crossing while the gates were activated and in the down position. Police said the person then walked northbound across the tracks and was hit by a westbound freight train.
The person was pronounced dead on the scene.
DGPD said the person’s name will not be released, pending notification of the family.
DGPD assisted the Metra Police Department and the BNSF Police Department in the investigation of this incident. If you or someone you know has information that can aid investigators in their investigation into this incident, the Metra Police Department can be reached at 312-322-2800.
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