Person struck, killed by Metra Southwest train - Approximately 10100 South Moody in Chicago Ridge

A person was struck and killed by a Metra Southwest Service train this evening in Chicago Ridge, a Metra spokesman said.

The train involved was stopped in Chicago Ridge after the person was struck about 7 p.m., just before the train was to arrive at the Chicago Ridge station, said Metra spokesman Tom Miller.

Other trains were stopped and unable to pass the train, which was stopped north of the station, which is at 103rd Street and Ridgeland Avenue.