Family grieves after mother of 7 hit, killed by train while on bike ride in Grayslake, Illinois - CBS Chicago

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Grayslake, Illinois
railroad crossing near Lake and Hillside
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Incident type
Bicycle, Crash, Pedestrian struck

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Grayslake Illinois in Grayslake, Illinois: Virginia "Ginny" Girmscheid was struck and killed by a freight train while riding her bike at a railroad crossing in Grayslake on the evening of June 9. The incident occurred near Lake and Hillside, where pedestrian gates and signs were present.

Original reporting

Family grieves after mother of 7 hit, killed by train while on bike ride in Grayslake, Illinois - CBS Chicago

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