Grayslake Woman Killed in Train Collision Identified - AM 1050 WLIP

Published
June 15, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Grayslake, Illinois
Lake Street and Hillside Avenue
Incident type
Transit, Pedestrian struck

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Grayslake Illinois in Grayslake, Illinois: A 60‐year‐old Grayslake woman was struck and killed by a train at around 8:12 p.m. on Tuesday night near the intersection of Lake Street and Hillside Avenue. Police, fire crews, and Metra officers responded to the scene where she was pronounced dead. An autopsy later confirmed blunt force injuries from the collision. The incident remains under investigation by Metra Police.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Virginia Girmscheid Cyclist Fatal

Original reporting

Grayslake Woman Killed in Train Collision Identified - AM 1050 WLIP

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