Mitzi L. Montgomery dies in fatal Plano train crash
Fatal Plano train crash death of Mitzi L. Montgomery
Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after 9 p.m. following a report of a pedestrian incident occurring near the BNSF railway tracks in the downtown West Main Street area. The individual involved was pronounced deceased at the location by medical professionals present.
Official identification revealed the deceased to be a 48-year-old local resident named Mitzi L. Montgomery. The county’s official investigator concluded that the woman’s death was caused by significant impact injuries sustained during the collision with the train.
Multiple agencies, including federal and regional railroad safety teams, local fire services, and county officials, provided support to the local law enforcement during the preliminary examination of the incident. The affected railway operations were restored to normal service operations at approximately 11:13 p.m. local time.
The local law enforcement agency has confirmed that this incident is currently being examined as part of their ongoing duties.
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