Joshua Medley Fatally Struck by Metra Train in Brookfield
On July 25, 2025, Joshua Medley, a 41-year-old man, was struck and killed by a Metra train in Brookfield, Illinois. The incident occurred in the 8800 block of Burlington Avenue at approximately 5 p.m. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office ruled his death an accident, citing injuries sustained from the collision with the train. The Metra BNSF line experienced disruptions following the crash but later resumed operations with delays. Local authorities have since reopened the intersection near the crash site.
