Misdemeanor Charge in Fatal Sweeten Creek Road Collision Case

Asheville -- May 7, 2026: A South Asheville collision that resulted in the death of a local woman has led to charges against another Asheville resident, prompting questions about the legal path forward beyond an initial traffic citation. Jane Neill Hughes, 68, of Asheville, faces a charge of misdemeanor death by motor vehicle following the incident on Sweeten Creek Road.The collision occurred on April 20, 2026, at approximately 2:53 p.m. on the 3300 block of Sweeten Creek Road. According to an