Palatine Train Accident: Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Metra Train Near Northwest Highway, Investigation Underway - 50StateMem

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Palatine, Illinois
intersection of Northwest Highway and West Baldwin Road
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Incident type
Pedestrian struck, Transit

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Palatine Illinois in Palatine, Illinois: A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metra commuter train near the intersection of Northwest Highway and West Baldwin Road in Palatine. The incident occurred around 5:10 a.m. on Friday, leading to service suspension on parts of the Union Pacific Northwest Line while investigators work at the scene.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pedestrian Pedestrian Fatal

Original reporting

Palatine Train Accident: Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Metra Train Near Northwest Highway, Investigation Underway - 50StateMem

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