The West Buncombe Fire Department said in a press release that a man has died after its fire truck crashed into a car while they were responding to a structure fire at Erwin High School on Thursday, April 15. The Fire Department says its ladder collided with a car at the intersection of Lees Creek Road and the entrance to Eblen Intermediate School. The firefighters immediately started helping the driver of the car says the Department. The driver was taken to the hospital. The Fire Department released a statement today that says the driver has died. The Fire Department says none of the firefighters were injured. The Fire Department released this statement: "Our firefighters take pride in serving our community and helping those in need. To be part of such a tragic event deeply affects all of our firefighters and our sincere condolences go out to the family, friends, and co-workers of the driver. We join our community in mourning the loss and offer prayers of healing for all."