22-year-old journalist Grace Bentkowski died in a train accident at Hegewisch Station in Chicago; South Shore train line plans to install safety measures.
22-year-old recent college graduate and journalist, Grace Bentkowski, tragically died after being struck by a train at Hegewisch Station in Chicago on July 25. The incident occurred while she was crossing the tracks with other commuters, and there was no warning sound before the train hit. Her father, Phil Bentkowski, has raised concerns about the lack of safety measures, and the South Shore train line plans to install interim warning signs and consult an engineering firm to enhance pedestrian crossing alerts following the accident.
August 14, 2024
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