A Naperville city contractor who was removing snow from the Metra station Monday evening was tragically killed when a freight train hit his equipment.
Naperville Police and Fire Departments responded to the Naperville Train Station at 105 East 4th Avenue Friday evening following reports of an incident involving a train and an individual. The investigation revealed that the victim, an adult male contractor for the City, was operating snow removal equipment on the station’s south platform when the equipment he was driving was struck by an eastbound freight train. The victim ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
Naperville City Manager Doug Krieger issued a statement yesterday:
“This is a profound tragedy, and on behalf of the City of Naperville, I extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Our employees and contractors deliver vital services to the community daily, and their safety is of paramount importance to us. The loss of life in this manner is heartbreaking.
“We express our gratitude to the Naperville Police and Fire Departments, and Metra Police for their swift and professional handling of the scene. The City is committed to supporting our staff through this challenging period and will cooperate fully with the Metra Police Department’s ongoing investigation into this incident.”
The victim’s name has not yet been made public.
