45-year-old Chenoa man killed when struck
by train
CHENOA —
A 45-year-old Chenoa
resident was struck and killed by an Amtrak passenger train Sunday night in his
hometown.
Jack J. Johns, of the
600 block of Spruce Street was pronounced dead at 10:16 p.m. He was hit by the
northbound train at about 9:25 p.m. on tracks a quarter-mile south of U.S.
Route 24 and east of U.S. Route 66.
McLean County Coroner
Beth Kimmerling said Monday that Johns died from
multiple injuries.
Results of forensic
toxicology tests will be available in four to six weeks.
"There was alcohol
at the scene," Kimmerling said.
When rescue workers
found Johns, he had no obvious signs of life. The area is not lighted, and the
nearest crossing gates are a quarter-mile away on Route 24.
Kimmerling said the train conductor saw an object on the
track and sounded the train's horn. Investigators don't yet know if the
conductor tried to stop or could stop before hitting Johns.
The McLean Sheriff's
Department and Kimmerling's office are investigating
the incident.