46-year-old Benjamin Brown killed in Asheville skateboard accident
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: May 27, 2023
The victim passed away at the scene.
The Asheville Police Department is investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Friday morning, resulting in the death of a skateboarder. The incident took place at around 5:42 am near Merrimon Avenue and Marcellus Street in Asheville, North Carolina.
According to the police report, the victim identified as Benjamin Brown was skateboarding along Merrimon Avenue when he entered the intersection with Marcellus Street despite having a red light. He was then hit by an oncoming Republic solid waste collection truck and fell into the roadway where he was struck by another car.
Unfortunately, Brown passed away at the scene due to severe injuries sustained from both collisions. He was 46 years old.
Asheville Police Department officers are still investigating this tragic event and urge anyone with information to come forward. They can contact police at 28-252-1110 or send an anonymous tip by texting TIP2APD to 847411.
This serves as a reminder for all pedestrians and drivers alike to exercise caution while on roads and intersections.
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Tags: Fatality, RIP, Pedestrian, Trafficaccident, Greenville, Policeinvestigation, Asheville, Skateboarder, Benjamin Brown, Solidwastecollection
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- Benjamin Brown
- Vehicles:
- Republic solid waste collection truck, another car
- Fatality:
- YES
- City:
- Asheville
- Location:
- Merrimon Avenue and Marcellus Street
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-05-27
- Time of Incident:
- 5:42 a.m.
Merrimon Avenue and Marcellus Street
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