A Friday afternoon commute in Mount Prospect turned deadly when a pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metra Union Pacific Northwest line train, grinding inbound and outbound service to a halt and throwing evening travel into chaos. Officials said the victim was an adult man, though his name has not yet been released as authorities work to notify the family. Riders were warned to expect major delays and cancellations on the UP‑NW corridor while crews remained on scene.
Where It Happened And How Service Was Affected
According to CBS Chicago, a Metra spokesperson said the man was hit near the Mt. Prospect Road grade crossing, and train movement through the area was stopped entirely for a time. Later, two of the line’s three tracks were reopened at…..