On Tuesday afternoon, October 20, 2026, 57-year-old Amy Jeffries Brewer of Asheboro, North Carolina, tragically lost her life after being struck by a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot on East Dixie Drive. According to the Asheboro Police Department, Brewer was pinned beneath the vehicle following the collision. Emergency medical personnel provided life-saving measures before she was pronounced deceased at Randolph Health.
Collision Overview and Emergency Response
At approximately 1:59 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, emergency service crews and officers with the Asheboro Police Department responded to reports of a severe vehicle-pedestrian collision in the parking lot of the Walmart store located at 1226 East Dixie Drive in Asheboro.
Multiple callers reported that a truck had struck a female pedestrian near the entrance on the grocery side of the commercial center. Upon arrival, first responders located Brewer pinned beneath the vehicle and immediately initiated extrication and emergency medical procedures.
Medical Evaluation and Transport
Randolph County EMS evaluated Brewer at the scene while providing continuous life-support care during transport to the helipad at Randolph Health. Baptist AirCare was dispatched to assist with potential air transport.
Medical personnel initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation shortly after arriving at the medical facility. However, despite emergency intervention, Brewer succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at 3:13 p.m.
Investigative Findings and Status
The Asheboro Police Department’s traffic reconstruction team remains on site and is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Department officials confirmed that investigators will consult with the Randolph County District Attorney’s Office once the investigation concludes to determine whether criminal charges are warranted. Memorial arrangements for Amy Jeffries Brewer will be announced by her family in the coming days.
