Single-car, early-morning crash in South Asheville claims driver's life
ASHEVILLE - A driver died after an early morning March 20 single-vehicle crash in South Asheville, Asheville police say.
Scott Luis Blanc Jr., 38, died after his Honda, driving south on Ferncliff Park Drive, ran off the road and hit a tree, according to a news release.
Asheville Police Department patrol officers responded to the scene, near the 230 block of Ferncliff Park Drive, around 12:18 a.m., according to the release.
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Blanc died at the scene, the release says.
"Speed is suspected to be a contributing factor in the collision," it adds.
APD is still investigating the collision and is asking if anyone has any information about the incident to contact the department at 828-252-1110. You can send an anonymous tip by texting TIP2APD to 847411.
This story will be updated.
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