An investigation into the death of a man found on New Leicester Highway in Buncombe County is underway. The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office is seeking information to help identify the man and determine if his death was related to the recent extreme cold weather.
The Sheriff's Office announced on January 26 that the man, discovered on New Leicester Highway, has been identified. Rubilio Mendez Reynoso of Asheville, he was 31 years old.
Authorities are awaiting autopsy results from the North Carolina State Medical Examiner's Office to determine the cause of death. The results could provide clarity on whether the extreme cold played a role.
Detectives are working to piece together the circumstances surrounding the man's death. The focus remains on understanding how he came to be on New Leicester Highway and whether environmental factors contributed to the incident.
The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office has not released the identified individual's name. Further details are expected to be released following the autopsy.
Anyone with information that could assist in this investigation is encouraged to contact the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office. The community's assistance can be crucial in resolving unanswered questions.
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