Fatal interstate crash caused by mechanical breakdown during holiday weekend
A tragic accident occurred over the holiday weekend in Asheville, North Carolina, resulting in the death of a man who was struck by a vehicle on the shoulder of Interstate 40. The Asheville Police Department responded to a collision on I-40 East near mile marker 51 on Sunday morning. The initial findings suggest that a driver of a Ford F-250 truck experienced mechanical issues, prompting them to pull over to the right shoulder of the interstate. Another truck, a Ford F-450, attempted to change lanes and collided with the parked vehicle, causing it to hit the driver outside his vehicle. The driver, identified as 34-year-old Carlos Alfredo Amaya-Segovia, tragically passed away at the scene. Authorities are actively investigating the incident, and anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the Asheville Police Department at (828) 252-1110.
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