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1 killed following moped-involved crash on North Liberty and Akron Drive, Winston-Salem police say

1 killed following moped-involved crash on North Liberty and Akron Drive, Winston-Salem police say
COMING UP NEXT. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU. DYLAN. IN WINSTON-SALEM, POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A DEADLY CRASH THIS MORNING. AND WE’RE TOLD THIS WRECK WAS BETWEEN A CAR AND A MOPED. IT HAPPENED ON NORTH LIBERTY STREET NEAR ATKINS DRIVE, AND THE ROAD WAS CLOSED FOR SEVERAL HOURS WHILE CREWS INVESTIGATE. SAID THE DRIVER OF THE MOPED, PRENTISS MCMILLAN, WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD ON THE SCENE AND NO DRIVER OR PASSENGERS WERE INJURED. INVESTIGATORS SAY MCMILLAN RAN A RED
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1 killed following moped-involved crash on North Liberty and Akron Drive, Winston-Salem police say
A man has died following a Friday evening moped crash, according to the Winton-Salem Police Department. Police said they responded to North Liberty Street at Akron Drive around 7 p.m. When they arrived they said they located a moped and a 2009 Infiniti involved in a collision. Top Stories8-year-old found dead in Surry CountyFormer Madison Police Department captain chargedPilot Mountain man convicted of crimes in Jan 6 U.S. Capitol breachGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.Officers said following the crash, the driver of the moped, 39-year-old Prentice Rayshawn McMillian, died at the scene. The driver and passengers of the Infiniti were not injured.Based on witnesses and evidence at the scene, investigators said McMillian was traveling along Akron Drive and didn't stop at the red light in his direction. The driver of the Infiniti was traveling south on Liberty Street with a green light, was unable to stop, and hit McMillian.A next-of-kin for Mr. McMillian has been notified of his death. The roadway was closed for several hours following the crash. Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts Top Stories:NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love | Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.

A man has died following a Friday evening moped crash, according to the Winton-Salem Police Department.

Police said they responded to North Liberty Street at Akron Drive around 7 p.m. When they arrived they said they located a moped and a 2009 Infiniti involved in a collision.

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Officers said following the crash, the driver of the moped, 39-year-old Prentice Rayshawn McMillian, died at the scene. The driver and passengers of the Infiniti were not injured.

Based on witnesses and evidence at the scene, investigators said McMillian was traveling along Akron Drive and didn't stop at the red light in his direction. The driver of the Infiniti was traveling south on Liberty Street with a green light, was unable to stop, and hit McMillian.

A next-of-kin for Mr. McMillian has been notified of his death. The roadway was closed for several hours following the crash.

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