ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Emergency crews responded Monday afternoon to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Old Leicester Highway near Old NC 20.
The call came in shortly before 4 p.m., bringing Buncombe County EMS and the Leicester Fire Department to the area near the Gulf gas station.
The intersection of Old Leicester Highway and Old NC 20 Highway was reported blocked around 4:30 p.m.
An 828newsNOW reporter who went to the area was unable to reach the crash scene after being turned away by emergency personnel.
The extent of the pedestrian’s injuries was not immediately confirmed.
828newsNOW is working to learn more about the crash.