Man struck, killed by Metra UP-NW train in Mt. Prospect; trains delayed
A man was struck and killed by a Metra UP-NW train Friday afternoon, resulting in residual delays during the evening rush.
A Metra spokesperson said a train struck the pedestrian near the Mt. Prospect Road grade crossing. Train movement in the area was halted completely for some time, before two of the three tracks reopened to allow trains to pass at reduced speed.
Still, the fewer tracks and speed restrictions will cause delays for Metra UP-NW trains until at least between 5 and 5:30 p.m., the spokesperson said.
The man who was struck has been identified as 55-year-old Richard Greda.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
