Asheville, North Carolina – Authorities are investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred Monday afternoon at a busy intersection in Asheville. The incident prompted a temporary shutdown of New Leicester Highway as emergency crews responded to the scene and began a preliminary investigation.
The crash happened at the intersection of New Leicester Highway and Eliada Home Road. Officials confirmed that the collision resulted in at least one fatality. At this time, the identity of the victim has not been released, pending notification of family members.
Crash Scene and Immediate Response
According to the Asheville Police Department, officers arrived quickly at the location following reports of a serious motor vehicle accident. Emergency responders secured the area and worked to assess the situation. Due to the severity of the crash, both directions of New Leicester Highway were closed to traffic for a period of time.
The closure caused delays for commuters traveling through the corridor during late afternoon hours. Drivers were advised to seek alternate routes while authorities managed the scene and conducted their initial investigation…