Union Pacific Employee, Killed By Train Near 13th Avenue And 69th Street

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Stopped Metra and Freight Trains Wednesday
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A Union Pacific employee was stuck and killed by a Metra/UP train at about 12:15 p.m. today in a freak accident. A 34-year-old Burlington, WI man named Austin Scott Raysby was reported to be the victim. “We are saddened by the loss of a Union Pacific family member in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and extend our deepest sympathies to his family and the employees who worked alongside him…Our emergency response team is on-site investigating the incident. No one else was hurt,” said a Union Pacific representative late Wednesday.

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Austin Scott Raysby (34) Burlington, WI
(Facebook.com)

Raysby has been a conductor for Union Pacific since October of 2011. According to his LinkedIn his position involved “Overseeing and manage the safe movement of trains. Coordinating the daily activities of train crews such as switching cars, making or splitting up trains in yards, or moving cars between yards and training new employees. Maintaining compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations while overseeing the loading and unloading of cargo. Conducting train inspections per federal requirements. Working outdoors in all weather conditions. Working on call 24 hour basis 365 days of the year.”

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According to Kenosha Police Lt. Josh Hecker announced earlier today that the department investigated an accident involving a southbound Metra train and a pedestrian. The accident occurred around 12:17 P.M., near the 6800 block of the Union Pacific North Line.

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At the time of the accident the train was carrying about 20 passengers. There are no reports of any passengers claiming injury. Detectives from the Kenosha Police Department worked with Union Pacific’s emergency response team, and Metra Police to investigate the accident. All passengers that were aboard the train transported back to the Kenosha Metra Station to safely exit the train.

Metra provided KPD with the following message to provide our local commuters and Metra passengers:

“Due to train #338 striking a pedestrian near Kenosha, inbound and outbound trains will only operate between Chicago OTC and Waukegan. Trains will not stop at Kenosha, Winthrop Harbor, and Zion until further notice. Users can go to metra.com and check service alerts for the UP North Line for the most up to date information.”

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Metra Police Officers Investigating Today
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Union Pacific Emergency Response Team Today
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

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Kevin Mathewson

Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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Anonymous says:

September 4, 2024 at 9:00 PM

So very sad to read about the loss of this young man. Condolences to all who knew him.

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Arthur Garry Raysby Jr says:

September 4, 2024 at 11:12 PM

this young man Austin Scott Raysby is missed and loved more than words can say he happens to be my baby brother when I received the call from another family member informing me of the situation my heart sank my head scrambled in ways words can not explain 💔 we never know when our time here is done time is priceless so be kind loving and caring

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1. Tim Taddy says:
  
  September 5, 2024 at 11:22 AM
  
  My condolences to you and your family.
  
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2. Anonymous says:
  
  September 5, 2024 at 3:40 PM
  
  My deepest and Most sincerest Condolences to you, your family and all his friends!!
  
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3. Winter says:
  
  September 7, 2024 at 11:10 PM
  
  I’m so sorry this happened to your brother….😔
  
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Wayne Kimbrough says:

September 5, 2024 at 8:22 PM

He was one of my favorite conductors, and he will truly be missed, we would text and talk about stocks and I was looking forward to hearing about his trip to Tennessee the next time we lined up together to work.. gone way too soon brother! The family has my deepest condolences♥️

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