Smithfield Police Identify Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Train

SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Police have identified a 29-year-old Smithfield woman who was struck and killed by an Amtrak train early Friday morning.

The collision was reported around 5:39 a.m. Aug. 21 at the Brogden Road railroad crossing.

Smithfield Police said La’Bresha Shamia Kirtz, who lived in the area, was fatally struck while attempting to cross the tracks ahead of the approaching train.

Police said the incident was captured by a video camera mounted on the train.

According to investigators, the video showed the railroad crossing arms lowering as Kirtz attempted to run across the tracks before the train crossed Brogden Road.

Kirtz was struck by the train and died at the scene.

Smithfield Police are investigating the death with assistance from the medical examiner.