Fatal Train Accident In Kane County, Illinois

There was a fatal train accident Saturday night (May 31, 2014) in Maple Park, Illinois.

This accident happened at approximately 9:30 p.m., and involved a 14-year-old boy getting fatally struck by a freight train.  This fatal train accident happened near the Liberty Street railroad crossing to the north of Main Street.  The train was a Union Pacific freight train.

The teenager was identified as Parker Wolfsmith, of Maple Park.

An excerpt from the June 2, 2014 The Beacon-News article titled “Teen is killed by freight train in Maple Park” :

Police have ruled out foul play and suicide as a cause of Parker’s death.

This fatal train accident remains under investigation by the Maple Park Police Department.

Sources For Additional Information And Possible Updates Regarding This Kane County Fatal Train Accident

Additional details and possible updates can be seen in a variety of media sources, including The Beacon-News article mentioned above as well as the June 2 Batavia Patch article titled “Teen Struck, Killed by Freight Train in Kane County.”

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Fatal Kane County Train Accident

There was a fatal train accident early this morning (April 26, 2014) in Elgin, Illinois.

Details regarding this fatal Kane County train accident appear to be somewhat limited at this time.

According to Elgin Police, a person was riding a bicycle across the freight railroad tracks at the National Street Train Station, when the person is believed to have fallen off the bicycle and was fatally struck by the train.  Emergency responders were called to the accident scene at 12:35 a.m.

The Kane County Coroner has not released any further information concerning the person’s identity.

The accident remains under investigation.

For Additional Information And Possible Updates Concerning This Kane County Train Accident

Additional information and possible updates can be seen in a variety of media sources, including the April 26 Daily Herald article titled “Elgin bicyclist killed by freight train after fall” as well as the April 26 Chicago Tribune article titled “Bicyclist dies after being struck by train in Elgin.”

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Elman Law Group is known for its litigation (court trial) capabilities.  This is important for your lawsuit because if we are unable to attain an appropriate settlement, we have a proven track record of achieving highly attractive court verdicts.

In fact, because of this litigation capability, many well-known law firms choose to have Elman Law Group litigate cases. 

To immediately speak directly with a trial lawyer from the Elman Law Group, call (773) 392-8182 at any time.  There is no fee for this legal consultation.  

Elman Law Group, LLC handles Kane County and other Illinois personal injury lawsuits as well as wrongful death lawsuits.