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Grayslake, IL: 19-Year-Old Woman Dies in Train Incident Monday Oct 19
GRAYSLAKE, IL – A 19 year old woman died after being struck by a train near downtown Grayslake on Monday afternoon, prompting an investigation by local authorities into the fatal incident along a busy
By Lauren Beckett · 2026-10-20T23:40:16.061Z
GRAYSLAKE, IL – A 19 year old woman died after being struck by a train near downtown Grayslake on Monday afternoon, prompting an investigation by local authorities into the fatal incident along a busy railroad corridor in Lake County.
According to the Grayslake Police Department , officers responded at approximately 4:34 p.m. Monday, October 19, to a report of a pedestrian struck by a train northwest of the Center Street railroad crossing in downtown Grayslake.
Police confirmed that the incident involved a Canadian National train and a 19 year old woman who died as a result of the collision.
Preliminary investigative findings indicate the woman's death was an apparent suicide, according to a statement released by the department Tuesday, October 20.
The woman's identity has not yet been publicly released. Officials said the Lake County Coroner's Office will identify her after family members have been notified.
The incident occurred near the Center Street crossing, an area within downtown Grayslake where railroad tracks pass through the community.
Authorities did not provide additional information about the train's direction of travel, whether nearby railroad crossings were temporarily closed or whether train service experienced disruptions following the incident.
The department's initial statement also did not specify whether additional investigative findings would be released.
Grayslake Police Chief Jeff Myhra's department extended condolences to the woman's family, friends and others affected by the tragedy.
Police also requested that the public respect the family's privacy during this difficult time.
The October 20 announcement confirms the fatality while leaving the woman's identification to the Lake County Coroner's Office.
Anyone experiencing emotional distress or thoughts of suicide can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day.