Crime & Safety

UPDATED: New Lenox Woman, 42, Killed by Metra Train in New Lenox

Authorities are currently on the scene near Vine Street and Route 30 in New Lenox.

A New Lenox woman was struck and killed by a Metra train near Vine St. and Route 30 in New Lenox Monday afternoon. 

Mary A. Pochordo, 42, was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:17 p.m. An autopsy was performed Tuesday. Final cause and manner of death are pending toxicological, autopsy and police reports. 

Metra police are investigating. 

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