Officials identify bicyclist hit, killed by train in Grayslake, Illinois - CBS Chicago

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

Summary

Bicycle Crash Grayslake Illinois in Grayslake, Illinois: A 60‐year‐old bicyclist was struck and killed by a CN freight train near Lake Street and Hillside Avenue in Grayslake, Illinois, just after 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9. The victim, Virginia Girmscheid, died at the scene from blunt force trauma caused by the collision. Metra police are investigating the incident.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Virginia Girmscheid Cyclist Fatal

Original reporting

Officials identify bicyclist hit, killed by train in Grayslake, Illinois - CBS Chicago

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