Man struck by Metra train in Kenosha; service temporarily impacted
Kenosha Police Department
KENOSHA, Wis. - One man is dead after an incident involving a southbound Metra train on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
The Kenosha Police Department said the incident happened around 12:15 p.m. Wednesday along the Union Pacific North Line. The KPD identified the man as 34-year-old Austin Raysby of Burlington. He was a Union Pacific employee.
At the time of the incident, the train was carrying about 20 passengers. No passengers were injured.
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Metra train services were temporarily impacted as investigators tried to determine how the incident occurred.
Union Pacific issued the following statement:
"We are saddened by the loss of a Union Pacific family member in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and extend our deepest sympathies to his family and the employees who worked alongside him."
Officials said late Wednesday that due to this incident, inbound and outbound trains would only operate between Chicago OTC and Waukegan. Trains would not stop at Kenosha, Winthrop Harbor, and Zion until further notice.
Users can go to metra.com and check service alerts for the UP North Line for the most up to date information.