Galewood stationMonday, July 20, 2026

Metra delays, today: Pedestrian struck, killed by train at Galewood station near Narragansett Avenue, Metra says

Metra delays, today: Pedestrian struck, killed by train at Galewood station near Narragansett Avenue, Metra says

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Key Facts

Location

Galewood station

Date & Time

Monday, July 20, 2026

Roads / Highways

Narragansett Avenue

Vehicles Involved

train

Fatalities

1

Responding Agencies

Metra

News Sources

1 source

These details are from publicly available news coverage and may not include every fact in the official police report.

Full Incident Report

The incident occurred at Galewood station near Narragansett Avenue, where a pedestrian was struck and killed by a train. This article explains what is known and how to request an official crash report.

GALEWOOD, IL - July 20, 2026

A pedestrian was tragically killed when struck by a train at Galewood station near Narragansett Avenue. The incident occurred on Monday, but the exact time of the crash has not been specified. Metra is the agency involved in responding to the incident. Further details about the cause of the collision have not been released.

Key Facts

  • Crash date & time: July 20, 2026, exact time not specified
  • Location: Galewood station near Narragansett Avenue
  • Type of crash: Train vs. pedestrian
  • Vehicles involved: Train
  • Fatalities: 1 pedestrian
  • Responding agencies: Metra
  • Source(s): ABC7 Chicago

Crash Overview

The tragic event took place at Galewood station, located near Narragansett Avenue. A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train on Monday, July 20, 2026. The exact time of the incident has not been disclosed by authorities.

Metra, the regional commuter rail system, responded to the scene. Details about the sequence of events leading to the collision have not been specified in the reports available. The cause of the collision and any contributing factors are still under investigation.

News Coverage (1 Source)

ABC7 ChicagoJul 20, 2026

Metra delays, today: Pedestrian struck, killed by train at Galewood station near Narragansett Avenue, Metra says

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If You Were Involved

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2

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3

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4

Know your rights

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5

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Disclaimer: This information is compiled from publicly available news sources and may be incomplete or updated as investigations continue. For official records, contact the law-enforcement agency that handled the crash.

Last updated: July 23, 2026 at 8:31 PM

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