“3-Car Deadly Accident Paralyzes I-40 West in Buncombe”
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A fatal crash involving three vehicles occurred on I-40 West in Buncombe County, North Carolina on March 17, causing several miles of traffic for hours. One person, William Aaron Burke, was pronounced dead at the scene after his Hyundai Santa Fe hit the back of a Subaru SUV at high speed, causing both vehicles to lose control and the Subaru to hit a tractor-trailer. The road was closed and reopened before 4 p.m., but heavy congestion remained; details of how and where the vehicles struck each other are still under investigation.
Deadly Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-40 West Causes Major Traffic Jam in Buncombe County
On Sunday afternoon, March 17, a fatal accident involving three vehicles occurred on I-40 West in Buncombe County, leading to severe traffic congestion for several hours and miles. Officials reported that 43-year-old William Aaron Burke was pronounced dead at the scene following the vehicle collision.
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Sgt. Robert Baker of the N.C. State Highway Patrol recounted that around 12:41 p.m., a Hyundai Santa Fe driven by Burke collided with a small white Subaru SUV in the right-hand lane. Both vehicles lost control, subsequently hitting a tractor-trailer before coming to rest on the right shoulder. The tractor-trailer driver was able to pull off safely to the right, and no other injuries were reported in the accident.
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The crash details, including the exact point of impact between the Hyundai and the Subaru, are still under investigation. Post-crash, the North Carolina Department of Transportation issued an alert at 12:56 p.m., warning that the road was closed at Exit 44 (US-19) and traffic was backed up for at least four miles.
The road was reopened before 4 p.m., but significant traffic congestion remained. Sgt. Baker extended his gratitude to the Enka Fire Department, Buncombe County EMS, and APD for their crucial assistance during the incident.
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