Murfreesboro, NC (August 21, 2026) - Local news reports state that a three-vehicle crash shortly before 5 p.m. Friday claimed the life of Breiana Latrice Boyce, 30, of Roanoke Rapids.

According to the reported North Carolina State Highway Patrol investigation, Boyce was driving a 2023 Nissan north on Charlie Powell Road and attempting to cross the Murfreesboro Bypass, also known as US-158/US-258. Her vehicle collided in the intersection with a westbound 2025 GMC Sierra driven by Brian Jones, 52, of Chesapeake, Virginia. The GMC was towing a trailer carrying two jet skis.

Following the collision, the Nissan traveled off the left side of the road, struck a stop sign and a ditch, and caught fire. Boyce was pronounced dead at the scene. The GMC traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a ditch.

Jones and his passenger, Erin Jones, 43, also of Chesapeake, were not seriously injured. A Ford SUV driven by Kimberly Brooks, 48, of Murfreesboro, was stopped at a stop sign on the opposite side of Charlie Powell Road. Brooks and her passenger, Clarice Wiggins, 72, of Ahoskie, were not injured when debris reached their vehicle. No charges were reported. The death was reported as the sixth traffic fatality in Hertford County and the 10th within the North Carolina State Highway Patrol Troop A District II area this year.

What Follows After a Serious Vehicle Collision

A roadway collision can begin a broader review that continues after emergency responders leave the scene. Investigators may examine vehicle positions, roadway markings, damage patterns, witness accounts, and other available records to develop a clearer account of the event.

In a car accident, evidence gathered at the scene can later help clarify how the vehicles moved and what information may be relevant to insurance questions. Families who are trying to understand those processes may also learn more about the role of a car accident attorney when reviewing available records and communications.

The process can also involve reports from law enforcement, medical documentation, repair estimates, and insurance correspondence. Keeping these materials organized can make it easier to understand the information being considered as the matter develops.

Family Concerns After a Fatal Collision

Breiana Boyce’s death may leave her family with questions about funeral expenses, lost support and the circumstances of the collision. The reports describe the other people involved as not seriously injured or uninjured; their individual situations should not be assumed to match the family’s loss.

A legal review can address who has authority to bring a possible wrongful-death action and whether the evidence supports it. Insurance coverage and recoverable losses also depend on the particular circumstances.

Clear Options After a Murfreesboro Car Accident

After reviewing the circumstances of a serious car accident, families may still have questions about insurance communications, records, and the choices available to them. Open discussion between a client and attorney can help establish expectations, identify missing information, and provide a clearer understanding of the process ahead.

At Rosensteel Fleishman, we help people review accident-related concerns with attention to the facts and the questions that matter to their families. Our firm can discuss available information, explain the next steps in a straightforward manner, and support informed decision making during a difficult period.