Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Metra Train Near Mokena Station
CHICAGO (CBS)-- A person was fatally struck by a Metra train Wednesday morning.
According to Metra officials, the pedestrian was struck by inbound Rock Island train MX04 at Hamilton Road just before 9:30 a.m.
Metra officials said the incident took place about a mile from the Mokena station. Passengers were taken off the train and driven to the station.
The victim has not been identified.
Officials said tracks are expected to open shortly.
