Man fatally struck by CTA train after falling onto Blue Line tracks in Logan Square, police say

A 28-year-old man died Saturday night after falling onto the CTA Blue Line tracks in Logan Square and being hit by a train, according to Chicago police.

What we know:

The incident happened around 8:13 p.m. in the 2600 block of North Milwaukee Avenue. Chicago police said the man stumbled and fell onto the tracks just as a train was arriving at the station.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene, and his identity has not yet been released.

The operator of the train was taken to a hospital for observation, police said.

What's next:

Area Three detectives are continuing to investigate.

The status of CTA service can be found HERE.

The Source: The information in this article was provided by the Chicago Police Department.

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