Asheville, NC (June 10, 2025) – A man was killed after being ejected from a Jeep in a violent crash involving multiple vehicles on Interstate 240 West over the weekend.

According to reports, the Asheville Police Department responded to the scene near Exit 1B at approximately 2:52 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. Investigators say 41-year-old Zachariah Robert Cosgrove was driving a 2015 Jeep Wrangler westbound when he changed lanes and struck a 1984 Pontiac Firebird. The impact caused the Jeep to overturn and collide with a 2018 Ford F-150, which also flipped.

Cosgrove, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the Jeep and sustained life-threatening injuries. He was rushed to Mission Hospital, where he later died. A passenger riding in the Jeep was also transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Other vehicle occupants involved did not report serious injuries.

The incident remains under investigation by local authorities.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

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.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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