Family Of Tinley Teen Hit By Train Gets Help From GoFundMe Page

TINLEY PARK, IL — A GoFundMe campaign has been created to help the family of a teen who was killed by a freight train Tuesday night pay funeral expenses. The fundraising page for the family of Shane P. Gillane was created Wednesday, and it raised $3,665 in the first 18 hours. The goal is $5,000.

"It is unfortunate that [the family's] oldest son was taken from them way too soon," the page states. "Shane was a handsome and bright college student. He was also a loving son and a great big brother."

Gillane, 19, was struck by a westbound freight train near the 80th Avenue Metra station, the Will County Coroner's Office said. He suffered multiple injuries from the incident and was pronounced dead at 11:05 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, according to the coroner's office.

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An autopsy was performed on Gillane on Wednesday, but a cause of death won't be given until toxicology results are back and the police investigation is complete, the coroner's office said.

Robert J. Sheehy and Sons Funeral Home is handling funeral arrangements for Gillane.

Go to the GoFundMe page for more information and to donate to the fund.

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