A roll-away pickup truck ran over and killed a 52-year-old Asheville woman at a Pond Road home, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The death came hours after deputies had already been called to the same address for an unrelated overdose report, turning one address into the scene of two separate emergencies in a single afternoon.
State troopers identified the woman as Machelle Lynn Williams, a resident of Asheville, according to WLOS. Troopers were called to 562 Pond Road at about 4:05 p.m. on Saturday for a reported fatality, and Williams was pronounced dead at the scene, as noted by WLOS. The outlet reported that a roll-away pickup truck ran her over, though the exact cause of death had not been shared.
Deputies Were Already on Scene for a Separate Call
The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office had initially responded to the same address around 12:45 p.m. that same day for an overdose call, and deputies began investigating before contacting the state Highway Patrol, which then took over the investigation into Williams's death, as reported by WLOS.
It remains unclear what, if any, connection exists between the earlier overdose call and the fatal incident involving the truck.
What Remains Unknown
No additional details about the truck, its owner, or the precise circumstances of how Williams was struck have been released. Authorities have not indicated whether citations or charges resulted from the incident, and a final determination on the cause of death had not been shared as of the initial report.
