Mom of 7 Fatally Struck by Train at Crossing While Riding Her Bike Near Home

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Grayslake, Illinois
North Lake and Hillside Avenue intersection
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Incident type
Crash, Pedestrian struck, Bicycle

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

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