Pedestrian Struck By Train Near Deerfield: Metra

DEERFIELD, IL — A pedestrian was struck by a Metra train Saturday afternoon, shutting down inbound and outbound Metra Milwaukee North trains at Lake Cook Road. The train crossing at Osterman, Hazel and Greenwood avenues was shut down starting at 4 p.m. for an investigation, according to the Deerfield Police Department.

Commuters were asked to use alternate routes and avoid the area. All intersections were reopened by 8:30 p.m., according to a post by police.