Grayslake train crash: Virginia Girmscheid, bicyclist hit by Canadian National freight near Lake St., Hillside Ave., remembered - ABC7 Chicago

Published
June 15, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Grayslake, Illinois
Lake Street and Hillside Avenue
Incident type
Crash, Bicycle

Summary

Bicycle Crash Grayslake Illinois in Grayslake, Illinois: Virginia Girmscheid, a 60‐year‐old bicyclist, was struck and killed by a Canadian National freight train at the intersection of Lake Street and Hillside Avenue in Grayslake. The incident occurred last Tuesday evening and investigators closed the crossing for hours while they examined the scene.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Virginia Girmscheid Cyclist Fatal

Original reporting

Grayslake train crash: Virginia Girmscheid, bicyclist hit by Canadian National freight near Lake St., Hillside Ave., remembered - ABC7 Chicago

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