Blotter: Man Abandons Flaming Car at Metra Tracks

SATURDAY, JULY 28

Car Fire Along Metra Tracks

Adrian Irvin, 23, of the 900 block of Lake Road in New Lenox, was ticketed in the aftermath of a one-car accident about 3 a.m. near the Metra Railroad tracks at Cedar and Delaney roads.

According to a report from sheriff's police, Irvin's car went off the road at the railroad crossing. The vehicle skidded for about 100 feet, striking a mailbox and then ramming a large boulder, about 3x3 feet in diameter. Irvin managed to get out of the car before it caught fire, and he left the scene.

Sheriff's police discovered the accident when they spotted Manhattan firefighters working to put out the totally engulfed vehicle.

Metra officials were notified of the incident and stopped all train traffic until a repair crew arrived to fix the problem. 

After running his plates, police found Irvin at his home, where he was cited for leaving the scene of an accident and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25

Wallet Stolen

Sheriff's police say a complaint was filed by someone in the 12000 block of West Donegal Lane in regard to a vehicle burglary. Police said someone stole a wallet containing $150 and a container valued at $5 from an unlocked vehicle. 

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