Pedestrian killed by Metra train near Barrington; trains delayed, Cuba Road blocked

 A commuter train struck and killed a pedestrian late Friday morning at Northwest Highway and Cuba Road, near Barrington, the Lake County sheriff’s office said. Police said officers found the pedestrian dead after arriving on scene around 11:35 a.m. The Lake County sheriff’s office wasn’t immediately releasing the age, gender or identity of the person.

Metra trains on the Union-Pacific Northwest line were halted in both directions, according to a Metra spokeswoman. Extensive train delays near Barrington are expected while police remain on scene, Metra said in an alert.

Police continue to investigate the incident, authorities said. The full Chicago Tribune article can be found here.

As of 2:30 PM Friday afternoon, traffic on Northwest Highway is not impacted, but Cuba Road south of the railroad tracks is blocked, restricting access into Barrington Hills. It is not known how long the crossing will be closed.