University Park, IL – A bicyclist was struck and killed by an Amtrak train Thursday morning at the railroad crossing near University Parkway and Governor’s Highway, according to University Park Police.
Authorities say the crash happened around 7:52 a.m. on October 23, 2025, when police and fire crews responded to reports of a collision involving a bicycle and an Amtrak train. Responders discovered the bicyclist unresponsive at the scene. Despite life-saving efforts, the victim was pronounced dead shortly after, officials said.
The Will County Coroner’s Office has been notified, and the victim’s identity is being withheld pending family notification. The crossing at University Parkway and Governor’s Highway was temporarily closed to traffic during the investigation.
According to police, the University Park Police Department is working with several agencies, including the Will County Sheriff’s Department, Canadian National Railroad Police, Amtrak Railroad Police, Metra Police, and Monee Police Department.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the University Park Police Department at 708-534-0911.
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