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Hit-and-run crash on Merrimon Avenue, Asheville NC

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King St & Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804

As discussed during the dispatch call, a traffic collision occurred near Merrimon Avenue and King Street in Asheville involving a black Honda Pilot that struck a utility pole. The incident is being treated as a hit-and-run. There were no reported injuries, and police and fire units were requested for traffic control.

Audio|Heard on: Buncombe County Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
01:17
Transcript:
00:00
Yes, sir. We're at Merrimon Avenue at the intersection of King Street.
00:04
There is a black four-door Honda Pilot.
00:08
We're going to need APD or fire here for traffic control, and he has taken out a utility pole.
00:16
No PI this time.
00:23
Ten four on that.
00:24
Do you want me to put you on a call for it or?
00:32
A negative, it'll be fine right now.
00:36
Copy that.
00:42
Two times.
00:45
Yep.
00:47
Just advise law enforcement this is going to be a hit and run.
00:54
I'll be that hit, right?
00:59
Does the driver in the Pilot have a description of the other vehicle involved?
01:04
He is not sure.
01:06
He thinks it was a female driver.
01:08
He says it was a van.
01:09
There is a black minivan parked farther down on Merrimon Avenue.
01:13
He may think it's it, but he's not entirely sure.

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Location mentioned:
King St & Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804

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