Richard Hayes II Fatally Injured in Fox Lake Metra Train Collision on November 29, 2025

On November 29, 2025, Richard Hayes II, 22, of Ingleside, Illinois, was fatally struck by a Milwaukee District North line train near the Ingleside Metra Station and Rollins Road in Fox Lake. The train, traveling at approximately 50 mph, pinned Hayes beneath its cars, and despite the prompt response of emergency personnel, he was pronounced deceased at Advocate Condell Medical Center. Snowy conditions were reported at the time of the incident, which remains under investigation by local authorities and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

Investigators are evaluating potential contributing factors, including mechanical failure, signal errors, or unsafe conditions at the pedestrian crossing. The tragic event underscores the inherent risks of pedestrian-train interactions and highlights the importance of thorough safety protocols. Pending the outcome of the investigation, Hayes’s family may pursue a wrongful death claim to seek damages for their loss.