LEMONT – A man was struck and killed by a freight train at 12:01 a.m. Thursday at Lemont and Main streets in downtown Lemont, according to a Lemont Police Department news release.
According to the release, witnesses said that Kevin Collins, 25, of Lemont was attempting to run south across the tracks when he was struck by a westbound CSX Union Pacific Railroad freight train.
The gates were down at the time of the collision, the flashing lights were working and the train horn was sounding, according to the release.
The release said Lemont detectives determined the incident was an accident and no foul play was involved.