ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Asheville Police Department is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in West Asheville yesterday.
APD officers responded to a motor vehicle collision around 11:23 a.m., Sunday, June 15 near Exit 1B on Interstate 240 West. Preliminary findings indicate that Dustin Lee Hensley, 34, operating a 2012 Ford pickup truck towing a trailer of hay bales, was traveling westbound on I-240 when he lost control of the vehicle, resulting in truck and trailer rolling over.
Hensley and a passenger were transported to Mission Hospital, where Hensley succumbed to his injuries. Next of kin has been notified.
The passenger sustained minor injuries.
I-240 West was closed for an hour while APD officers worked the scene.
The investigation into the collision is continuing. If anyone has information regarding this incident, please contact APD at (828) 252-1110. You can also send an anonymous tip by texting “TIP2APD” to 847411 or by using the TIP2APD app.