Brian Hughes Obituary, Death – A man from Swannanoa has lost his life following a motorcycle accident that occurred on February 8 on Bee Tree Road, as reported by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
Sgt. Matthew Smith informed News 13 that the incident took place at 5:30 p.m. on that date. The victim has been identified as 22-year-old Brian Hughes, a resident of Swannanoa. According to Smith, “The motorcycle operator was heading north on Bee Tree Road when he veered off the road to the left, collided with an embankment, and subsequently overturned.”
Smith further stated that Hughes was taken to Mission Hospital, where he ultimately passed away due to his injuries.