Tinley Park Teen Hit By Freight Train And Killed

TINLEY PARK, IL — A 19-year-old Tinley Park man was killed when he was hit by a freight train Tuesday night, according to the Will County Coroner's Office. Metra police are investigating the incident.

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

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.

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