Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Man's Body Found Near Train Tracks in Illinois - Tuesday, September 4, 2007

The body of a 47-year-old man was found near train tracks in Fox River Grove, Illinois, and it is believed that he was hit by a Union Pacific freight train. His death has been ruled an accident, but there is an ongoing investigation.

Police hope to find additional answers to determine how the man was killed and to determine if the train operator or train line was at fault in the accident. If the man's death was caused by the train operator, his family may be able to recover damages for his wrongful death.