By Crash News Writer 
Madison County, NC (July 3, 2025) — A devastating crash involving a dump truck claimed the lives of two cyclists and left another injured on July 1 in Madison County.
According to reports, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to the collision along North Carolina Highway 251 at approximately 6:42 p.m. Officials say a dump truck was traveling east when it struck three cyclists heading westbound. Two of the cyclists, identified as Jacob Hill, 32, and Leonard Antonelli, 27, both of Asheville, were pronounced dead at the scene. A third cyclist, whose identity has not been released, was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.
The road remained closed for more than three hours while troopers investigated the fatal crash. Authorities have not yet announced any potential charges, and the investigation remains active as they work to determine exactly what led to the collision.
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The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
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