Grayslake train accident: Bicyclist killed by freight train near Lake and Hillside in Grayslake, IL ID'd as Virginia Girmscheid - ABC7 Chicago

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

Summary

Bicycle Crash Grayslake Illinois in Grayslake, Illinois: A 60‐year‐old bicyclist, Virginia Girmscheid, was struck and killed by a CN freight train near Lake Street and Hillside Avenue in Grayslake. The crash occurred just before 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday evening. Preliminary autopsy results indicate death from blunt‐force injuries.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Virginia Girmscheid Cyclist Fatal

Original reporting

Grayslake train accident: Bicyclist killed by freight train near Lake and Hillside in Grayslake, IL ID'd as Virginia Girmscheid - ABC7 Chicago

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