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Tragic Accident Claims Life of Pedestrian in Hendersonville
A heartbreaking incident occurred on March 13 on U.S. 64 East in Hendersonville, where a pedestrian lost their life after being struck by a vehicle. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol confirmed the tragic news, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Details of the Incident
The victim, identified as John William Spinx III, aged 32 and a resident of Hendersonville, was walking in the passing lane of U.S. 64 East when the accident occurred. Trooper Eric Noblett from the N.C. Highway Patrol’s Hendersonville office revealed that the call reporting the incident came in at 10:21 p.m. near the intersection of Cornwalls Lane and U.S. 64 East.
Noblett mentioned that the driver involved in the accident will not face any charges, as the pedestrian was wearing dark clothing and walking in the middle of the roadway at night, which made him difficult to spot.
Recurring Tragedies in Henderson County
This unfortunate event marks the fourth pedestrian fatality in Henderson County since September 2023 and the second pedestrian death this year on U.S. 64 in Hendersonville. The community has been shaken by previous incidents, including the recent deaths of a male pedestrian on the bridge over Interstate 26 and Dustin Grant Byrnside, who was struck and killed on Spartanburg Highway.
Prior to these incidents, Doris “Ann” Ponder lost her life while attempting to cross U.S. 64, highlighting the pressing need for enhanced safety measures in the area.
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