Mom of 7 Fatally Struck by Train at Crossing While Riding Her Bike Near Home
Summary
Pedestrian Hit Grayslake Illinois in Grayslake, Illinois: Virginia Girmscheid was riding her bike at the North Lake and Hillside Avenue intersection in Grayslake, Illinois when a CN freight train struck her around 8:12 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred near her home and involved pedestrian gates with “NO TRAIN HORN” signs.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Girmscheid | Pedestrian | Fatal |
Original reporting
Mom of 7 Fatally Struck by Train at Crossing While Riding Her Bike Near Home