Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Train In Godfrey
A pedestrian, identified as 41-year-old Timothy Freytag of East Alton, died after being struck by a train on railroad tracks at Tolle Lane and Pearl Street in Godfrey, Madison County, Illinois, around 5:30 a.m. Saturday.
St. Louis, MO, September 9, 2026 — A man has died after being struck by a train in Godfrey, Illinois. The pedestrian was identified as 41-year-old Timothy Freytag of East Alton.
The incident occurred on railroad tracks located at the intersection of Tolle Lane and Pearl Street in Godfrey, Madison County. Authorities reported the collision took place around 5:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Mr. Freytag was pronounced deceased at the scene. The specifics leading to the pedestrian being on the railroad tracks at that time, or the circumstances surrounding the collision, were not immediately available. The train operator and the train company involved have not been publicly identified in initial reports.
Further details regarding the investigation into the incident were not provided. The Madison County Coroner’s office is expected to release additional information as it becomes available.
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