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A city bus driver has been cited after striking a pedestrian in a crosswalk near downtown Asheville on Tuesday night November 7. Officers responded to reports of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian at approximately 8:30 p.m.

An Asheville Rides Transit (ART) bus was attempting to turn left onto Hilliard Avenue from Biltmore Avenue when it hit a pedestrian who was walking in the crosswalk. The pedestrian was transported to Mission Hospital with a serious injury to his leg. 

The ART bus driver was charged with Unsafe Movement for failing to yield the right of way while the pedestrian was lawfully crossing in a crosswalk.

At The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor, We extend our prayers to the person facing injuries and wish them a healthy recovery. We share our condolences for this devastating pedestrian accident.

Should you or someone you know find yourself injured as a victim of someone else’s negligence in an accident, our firm offers free consultations to help guide you through the process so you can focus on your mental and physical recovery. Contact us at 1-800-351-3008.

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