Asheville -- May 10, 2026: Asheville police are investigating the death of a 40-year-old white man found under the Haywood Road Bridge on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Officers with the Asheville Police Department responded to the scene Saturday. Details surrounding the man's death remain limited, and his identity has not been released publicly, pending notification of next of kin. The Buncombe County medical examiner is conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
Asheville Police Department confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, and foul play is not suspected at this time
As of publication, no additional details regarding the man's background or the specific circumstances leading to his death were available. The Asheville Police Department encourages anyone with information pertinent to the investigation to contact them directly at (828) 252-1110.