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

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Palatine, Illinois
Northwest Highway and West Baldwin Road
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Incident type
Crash, 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 early Friday morning at about 5:10 a.m. The incident caused a temporary suspension of service on the Union Pacific Northwest Line while investigators examined 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 - My Blog

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