Metra Train Strikes, Kills, Man On Tracks
It' happened during rush hour Tuesday evening.
A northbound Metra train struck a 38-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the train tracks south of the Morton Grove Metra station Tuesday evening, according to Commander Paul Yaras of the Morton Grove Police Department.
The incident happened after 6 p.m. about 8300 north on the tracks, which run paralled to Lehigh Avenue. There is no pedestrian or vehicle crossing at that point, and Yaras said it may have been an accident.
Danny You, of Skokie, was killed, according to the Sun-Times.
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Longtime Skokie Resident
1:14 pm on Wednesday, July 18, 2012
The Sun-Times has the man's address wrong. There is no 1800 West Lee St. in Skokie, is there? Sun-Times quote: "Danny You, 38, of the 1800 of West Lee Street in Skokie, was struck by the train and killed, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office."
Anna
12:02 pm on Thursday, July 19, 2012
You are correct. He lived at 4845 Lee Street.
Pam DeFiglio
12:08 pm on Thursday, July 19, 2012
Anna, thanks. Could you contact me at pam@patch.com?
Michael
12:46 pm on Thursday, July 19, 2012
Rip- danny, to a coworker who always kept me on my toes, a roomate to have, and a great friend. you will be missed.
Pam DeFiglio
12:51 pm on Thursday, July 19, 2012
Michael, could I ask you about Danny? Please contact me at pam@patch.com. Thanks, Pam
Rob Smead
7:13 am on Friday, July 20, 2012
Has anyone seen the obituary? Can you please share a link?
dougf
10:56 am on Friday, July 20, 2012
Robbie its at Rice Cemetery tomorrow in Elkhart Indiana ... waiting for a call now to find out the time...
Dougie D
dougf
10:55 am on Friday, July 20, 2012
Robbie its at Rice Cemetery tomorrow in Elkhart Indiana ... waiting for a call now to find out the time...
Dougie D
Pam DeFiglio
11:36 am on Friday, July 20, 2012
It's 11 am at Bubb Funeral Home, South Bend, 12:30 at Rice Cemetery, Elkhart IN. Will post more info on niles.patch.com later.