FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — The Fayetteville community is mourning the loss of 20-year-old Aaron Isaiah Aguero, an active-duty soldier at Fort Bragg, who died Friday afternoon in a tragic three-vehicle crash.
According to the Fayetteville Police Department, the incident occurred just before 1 p.m. on Yadkin Road, as Aguero was traveling from Santa Fe Drive toward Lake Valley Drive. A preliminary investigation revealed that Aguero was attempting to pass vehicles in the center turn lane when a Ford truck was simultaneously using the lane to turn left onto Cimarron Drive. In an effort to avoid a collision, Aguero swerved into oncoming traffic but struck the rear of the Ford truck and was subsequently ejected into a third vehicle traveling on Yadkin Road toward Santa Fe Drive.
Fayetteville police confirmed that Aguero was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact Detective C. Lewis at 910-818-1872. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 910-483-8477, visiting their website, or using the P3 mobile app.
The loss of Aguero is a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers on the road and has deeply impacted both the Fort Bragg community and local residents.