Police: Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Train In Kings Mountain

KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. — Police say a pedestrian was killed Friday morning after being struck by a train in Kings Mountain.

Michael Wayne Price was standing on the train tracks when the collision occurred and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a news release.

Officers responded to the area of S. Railroad Avenue and Elm Street around 4:12 a.m. in reference to a pedestrian being struck.

The investigation into this case is active and ongoing.

Anyone with more information is asked to call Detective Sergeant P.W. Alexander with the Kings Mountain Police Department at 704-734-0444.