I-40 westbound in Forsyth County has reopened after a crash Friday night
Summary
Hit And Run Winston‑Salem North Carolina in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina: A 16‑year‑old, Eleazar Medina, was charged as an adult for a crash that left a 61‑year‑old driver seriously injured in Forsyth County. The incident occurred when Medina drove erratically on the intersection of Indiana and North Patterson Avenues, fled after being pursued by deputies, and then crashed into another vehicle. Deputies called off the pursuit because speeds became too dangerous around 2:45 p.m., and Medina was later charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon and felony hit‑and‑run. The injured driver is hospitalized recovering from life‑threatening injuries.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Driver | Driver | Injured |
| Eleazar Medina | Driver | Unknown |
Original reporting
I-40 westbound in Forsyth County has reopened after a crash Friday night