Pedestrian killed in Asheville accident

ASHEVILLE – City police are investigating a traffic accident Thursday that claimed the life of a pedestrian.

Yvonne Lewis, 67, of Arden, died after being struck by a car on Merrimon Avenue, Asheville police Sgt. Dave Romick said.

The accident was reported at 7:42 a.m. on Merrimon near the Coleman Avenue intersection.

Richard Charlton, 39, of Asheville, was driving south on Merrimon when his 2005 Audi struck Lewis, Romick said.

Charlton’s vehicle struck Lewis in the southbound lanes as she was attempting to cross the road, Romick said. Lewis was transported to Mission Hospital where she died of her injuries.

No charges have been filed, but the investigation is ongoing, Romick said. APD’s traffic safety unit will present its findings to the District Attorney’s office for review.

Anyone who witnessed the accident should contact senior officer Meg Pigman at 828-251-4085 or email mpigman@ashevillenc.gov.