ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A 79-year-old man died Sunday, three days after an SUV struck him as he walked in a north Asheville roadway.
Asheville police identified the pedestrian as Drew Jay Cherner, who was hit about 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in the 440 block of Old Stone Gate Place.
According to a preliminary investigation, a 2019 Volvo XC90 was traveling east when it struck Cherner, who was walking in the roadway in the same direction.
Cherner was taken to Mission Hospital, where he died Sunday, Oct. 11.
Police said the driver remained at the scene and was cited for failure to reduce speed. Police did not identify the driver.
The crash remains under investigation. Police said they will consult with the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office once the investigation is complete.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call Asheville police at 828-252-1110. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the TIP2APD app or by texting TIP2APD to 847411.