Motorcyclist dies days after accident on Halloween night in Asheville

ASHEVILLE, NC (FOX Carolina) – Asheville Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred on Halloween night.

According to police, the accident occurred on the ramp to I-240 East from Haywood Road around 8:31 p.m

Officials said an initial investigation revealed a 2022 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling westbound on Haywood Road through the intersection where the on-ramp to I-240 East is located. According to officials, another vehicle traveling eastbound attempted to turn left onto the eastbound ramp of I-240 and struck the motorcycle.

The motorcyclist, 55-year-old Derrick White, was taken to the hospital but died on Tuesday, November 5th.

Anyone with information about the incident should call police at 828-252-1110 or submit an anonymous tip by texting TIP2APD to 847411.

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