Asheville Police Investigate Death Under Haywood Road Bridge
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-05-11T00:50:27.235Z
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Location: Asheville, NC, Buncombe County
Asheville police investigate a death under Haywood Road Bridge. Concerns rise over homelessness and vulnerable populations in Buncombe County.
Asheville -- May 10, 2026: Asheville police are investigating the death of a 40-year-old white man found under the Haywood Road Bridge on Saturday, May 9, 2026.Officers with the Asheville Police Department responded to the scene Saturday. Details surrounding the man's death remain limited, and his identity has not been released publicly, pending notification of next of kin. The Buncombe County medical examiner is conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death.Asheville Police Department c
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