Monday, 1/26/2026 - Village of Bartlett officials and staff were stunned and deeply saddened this morning by the sudden death of a village public works employee. The employee was operating a small snowplow vehicle near the Bartlett Metra station when he was struck by an Elgin-bound Metra passenger train. He was transported to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

This tragic accident highlights the dangerous and often unrecognized work our public works employees perform every day to keep our community safe.

We offer our comfort, prayers, and full support to the public works department and all village staff, who are understandably devastated and shaken by the loss of their colleague, friend, and valued member of their work family.

Above all, we extend our deepest condolences this employee's wife and to all of his family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. Our hearts go out to everyone who knew and loved him. He will be remembered for his dedication, service, and the positive impact he had on our community.

On behalf of the entire Village of Bartlett, we mourn this profound loss and stand with his family and our public works team in their grief.

Daniel Gunsteen
Mayor of Bartlett