BUNCOMBE, NC (July 10, 2026) — A woman was found dead Friday morning along a Buncombe County roadway after apparently being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
Authorities identified the victim as Teresa Annette Davis, 45. A passerby discovered Davis on the side of Old Mars Hill Highway near the Madison County line shortly before 7 a.m.
Responding troopers observed that Davis had suffered obvious injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle. A preliminary autopsy later confirmed she died from injuries sustained in the collision.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the fatal hit-and-run. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the agency.
