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Metra Train Strikes Pedestrian

ByLinda West September 6, 2024

Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit by Metra Train in Geneva ArtStation – METRA Train Line – Source www.artstation.com Metra Train Strikes Pedestrian: A pedestrian was killed on Wednesday when she was hit by a Metra train in Geneva, Illinois. The incident happened at around 7:30 p.m. at the Geneva Metra station. The pedestrian was pronounced…

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Metra Train-Pedestrian Collision

ByBrianne Raber August 15, 2024

Train-pedestrian collisions are a serious problem in the United States. In 2021, there were 1,123 train-pedestrian collisions, resulting in 793 fatalities. These collisions are often caused by pedestrians ignoring warning signs and signals, or by pedestrians who are distracted by their phones or other electronic devices. Why are so many people getting hit by trains?…