Motorcyclist Killed in Asheville Crash
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A 20-year-old motorcyclist died following a collision with a car on Hendersonville Road on July 1.
At about 10:45 p.m., officers from the Asheville Police Department responded to a serious crash in the 1700 block of Hendersonville Road. Preliminary investigations indicate that several motorcycles were traveling north at a high speed when one motorcycle struck a car turning east onto Turtle Creek Drive.
The impact caused the motorcyclist, identified as Subastion James Samuel Cruz-Galyon, to be ejected. He was transported to Mission Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities will consult with the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office upon its completion.
No further information has been released. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Asheville Police Department at (828) 252-1110.