Update: Woman killed after being struck by train identified

Published: May. 28, 2023 at 1:56 PM CDT

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - UPDATE (3:15 PM, 5/29): Fargo Police say the woman who died in the crash in Kimberly Jo Reger, 59, of Fargo.

ORIGINAL STORY: One woman is dead after being struck by a train in Downtown Fargo early Sunday morning.

According to police, at 3:32 a.m., police responded to a report of a serious injury on the section of railway tracks between Roberts Street and Broadway in Downtown Fargo.

The conductor of the eastbound train reported applying the emergency brakes when seeing the individual sitting on the tracks but the train made contact with the female, who was killed as a result of her injuries.

Police say this does not appear to be an accident and no foul play is suspected.

Valley News Live will continue to bring updates as details become available.