Allen Chiquini Fatally Injured in Libertyville, Illinois Train Incident on January 2, 2026 Near Metra Tracks

On January 2, 2026, a fatal train-related incident occurred in Libertyville, Illinois, prompting an active investigation by local and transit authorities. The Libertyville Police Department confirmed that a deceased individual was discovered along the Metra Milwaukee District North Line near the intersection of Ellis Avenue and Winchester Road during the early evening hours. Paramedics pronounced the individual dead at the scene.

The Lake County Coroner later identified the victim as Allen Chiquini, age 30, of Mundelein. Preliminary findings indicated injuries consistent with a train strike, though investigators determined that Metra Train #2131, whose crew reported the discovery, was not involved. Authorities continue to review rail traffic on the line to determine which train may have been responsible. The investigation remains ongoing, with multiple agencies participating as officials work to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.