A driver has been charged after the death of a motorcyclist in a crash that occurred near Peters Creek Parkway, according to officials with the Winston-Salem Police Department. On Wednesday, around 2:13 p.m., WSPD officers responded to a vehicle crash at the intersection of Peters Creek Parkway and Silas Creek Parkway.Top StoriesNCDOT: Winston Salem Beltway project has a long way to goNorth Carolina couple arrested, charged after abducting grandchildren, found in High Point, deputies sayVideo: A driving range exchange goes viral after a man gives unsolicited swing tips to golf pro-Georgia BallGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereWhen officers arrived, they saw a motorcycle was in the road. The driver of the motorcycle, James Williams, was taken to a nearby hospital but died shortly after arrival.The other vehicle involved, a semi-tractor with an attached trailer, was found a short distance away on Silas Creek Parkway. That driver was not injured.Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsWSPD’s Traffic Enforcement Unit began investigating the crash. Investigators say the driver of the semitruck was on Silas Creek Parkway and failed to stop at the red light. The Semi-tractor was driving on Peters Creek Parkway with a green light in their direction. That’s when the tractor hit Williams.Following the investigation, the driver of the semitruck, Mustafa Manena, was charged with failure to stop at a steady red light and misdemeanor death by motor vehicle. Manena was released from custody and is due in court on April 2, 2024.This is the fourth traffic-related death of 2024 in Winston-Salem, compared to none during this time last year.Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app hereDrivers can detour around the road closure using Peters Creek Parkway to Hutton Street, onto Salisbury Ridge Road, and continue to Silas Creek Parkway. NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |TRENDING STORIES