Hendersonville woman dies when wheelchair is hit

HENDERSONVILLE, NC (AP) – A Hendersonville woman has died after her motorized wheelchair was hit by a pickup truck.

Police say 42-year-old Jessica Brooks was trying to cross the five lanes of U.S. Highway 25 when she was hit by a truck about 9:15 p.m. Monday.

Hendersonville police say no charges have been filed. The investigation is continuing.

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