Melanie Adams-Swearengen has been identified as the 35-year-old woman killed after her vehicle was hit by an Amtrak train in Brighton, Illinois Wednesday night.
According to authorities, Swearengen tried to cross the railroad tracks where there was no crossing and her vehicle became disabled.
An Amtrak train traveling southbound struck the vehicle around 9 p.m. before Adams-Swearengen could clear the vehicle off the tracks. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Over 40 people were on the train at the time of the crash heading from Chicago to St. Louis. One passenger was transported to the hospital with minor injuries, according to the Illinois State Highway Patrol. source
Friends and family took to Facebook to remember Melanie:
Jackie Hutchinson is feeling heartbroken: Heaven gained a beautiful angel last night. Melanie Adams Swearengen, you were such a beautiful soul! Your smile was contagious and I see that same smile in your beautiful daughter! I’m praying for your husband, baby girl, family and friends. Rest in Paradise.
Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the family and friends at this difficult time.
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