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Asheboro man killed after driving car into tree, troopers say

Troopers said they are uncertain as to why he lost control of his car.
Credit: NCSHP
A wide-brimmed hat as worn by troopers of the NC State Highway Patrol

ASHEBORO, N.C. — A man died after losing control of his car and striking a tree in Asheboro, NC, according to North Carolina State Troopers.

Tarek Ahmed Mohamed Asar, 36, was driving on Gold Hill Road in a 2006 Kia passenger car, troopers said.

Asar drove off the road to the right and struck a ditch. Troopers said Asar then overcorrected and reentered the roadway.

Once back on the roadway, troopers said Asar then drove off the road to the left. He struck a tree near Randolph Tabernacle Road, overturning his car.

Asar died on the scene, troopers said.

Troopers said they are uncertain as to why Asar lost control of his car.

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