Palatine Train Accident Today - Pedestrian Killed by Metra Train - GuardianMemorial

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, Crash, Transit

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Palatine Illinois in Palatine, Illinois: A pedestrian was struck and killed by Metra commuter train No. 602 near the intersection of Northwest Highway and West Baldwin Road in Palatine, Illinois. The collision occurred at about 5:10 a.m., leading to immediate emergency response and the victim’s death on scene. Service disruptions followed along the Union Pacific Northwest Line while authorities investigated the incident.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pedestrian Pedestrian Fatal

Original reporting

Palatine Train Accident Today - Pedestrian Killed by Metra Train - GuardianMemorial

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