Illinois
Pedestrian hit, killed by Metra train in Bensenville, MD-W line delayed, officials say
Thursday, December 4, 2025 10:11PM
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a Metra train Thursday in Bensenville, Illinois, officials said. The Metra MD-W line was extensively delayed.
BENSENVILLE, Ill. (WLS) — A pedestrian was hit and killed by a Metra train Thursday in a suburb near O’Hare Airport.
The crash happened around 1:13 p.m. at Church Road and Main Street near the Bensenville station, officials said.
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The pedestrian died as a result of the crash, a Metra spokesperson said.
Bensenville police said the pedestrian was an adult male. His exact age and identity were not yet known.
The cause of the crash was also not yet known.
The Metra Milwaukee District West (MD-W) train line is operating but experiencing extensive delays as a result of the crash, Metra officials said.
No further information was immediately available.
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