Press release from Asheville Police Department:
Asheville, NC (June 1, 2022): Traffic Safety Unit Officers with the Asheville Police Department are investigating a fatality collision in which a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in southwest Asheville Tuesday night.
Abelino Geovany Toc Hernandez (10/20/1984) was crossing the road near the 1100 block of NC 191 (Brevard Road) around 10:36 p.m. on May 31 when he was struck by a 2001 Chevy Impala. Hernandez was transported to Mission Hospital where he passed away from injuries sustained in the collision. Next of kin have been notified.
Brevard Road was temporarily blocked in both directions in the area as officers worked the scene.
TSU Officers are investigating the collision and are asking if anyone has any information about the incident to contact APD at 828-252-1110, or you can send an anonymous tip by texting TIP2APD to 847411.
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