Cyclist struck and killed by train in suburban Grayslake ID’ed – NBC Chicago

Published
June 14, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Grayslake, Illinois
intersection of North Lake and Hillside Avenue
Incident type
Bicycle, Crash

Summary

Bicycle Crash Grayslake Illinois in Grayslake, Illinois: A 60‐year‐old woman was struck and killed by a CN freight train while riding her bicycle near the intersection of North Lake and Hillside Avenue in suburban Grayslake. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Virginia Girmscheid Cyclist Fatal

Original reporting

Cyclist struck and killed by train in suburban Grayslake ID’ed – NBC Chicago

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