Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Train

Courtesy of the Galesburg Police Department Facebook Page

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On Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at 12:19 p.m., the Galesburg Police Department responded to the 200 block of South Seminary Street (Amtrak Depot) in reference to a train-pedestrian collision. The male pedestrian was located and found to be deceased at the scene of the incident. The train involved was an Amtrak train. The name of the victim is not being released at this time.

The incident is under investigation by the Galesburg Police Department. The Galesburg Police Department was assisted by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, the Knox County Coroner’s Office and the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Unit.

***Courtesy of the Galesburg Police Department Facebook Page***

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