Metra Train Hit, Kills Pedestrian Near Busse Highway and Parkview Ln, Des Plaines

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Police, firefighters and paramedics from Des Plaines responded about 9:47 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2022 to a report that a Metra train on the Union Pacific Northwest Line hit a pedestrian behind a residence in the block of 1900 Busse Highway in Des Plaines.

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The pedestrian was hit by Metra train #664, and was pronounced dead at the scene. There is police and fire department activity on Busse Highway to the north of the railroad tracks, and on Camp Ground Road to the south of the railroad tracks.

Inbound and outbound train movement on the Metra UP-NW line has been halted near DesPlaines due to a pedestrian being struck.

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The information in this article is an early report published before any summary information was confirmed or released by police or fire authorities.

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