Woman pinned under truck in Walmart parking lot dies

ASHEBORO — A 57-year-old woman died Tuesday after she was pinned under a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot, according to Asheboro police.

On Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 1:59 p.m., emergency crews were dispatched to a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian in the parking lot of Walmart at 1226 E. Dixie Drive in Asheboro. Callers reported a vehicle had struck a woman in front of the store’s grocery side.

Officers from the Asheboro Police Department arrived at 2:03 p.m. and found a woman trapped under a 2022 Rivian R1T pickup truck. Crews from the Asheboro Fire Department and Randolph County EMS arrived shortly after and began working to free her.

A critical care helicopter was requested as rescuers worked. At 2:16 p.m., crews reported she had been extricated and was in critical condition, according to dispatch records. 

Randolph County EMS took her to the helipad at Randolph Health, and Baptist AirCare landed minutes later. Shortly after EMS arrived at the hospital, CPR was started. 

Police said she was pronounced dead at 3:13 p.m.

Police identified the woman as 57-year-old Amy Jeffries Brewer of Asheboro.

Police have not said who was driving the truck. The Asheboro Police Department is investigating, and officers will consult with the Randolph County District Attorney’s Office about whether any charges are warranted.