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Passenger dies after a car crash near a highway in Greensboro

According to police, 42-year-old Emma Dorada died from her injuries at a nearby hospital.

Greensboro Police Department said a crash, near a highway, left one woman dead and two people hurt. 

Officers responded to the East Gate City Blvd. exit on I-40 Friday, around 6:32 p.m. Investigators said, 20-year-old Michelle Espino of Greensboro failed to yield the right away and crashed into another car. Police said 42-year-old Emma Dorado was a passenger in the car with Espino.

Espino, Dorado, and the other driver were taken to a nearby hospital. Officers said Dorado died from her injuries.

Both Espino and the driver were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. According to police, Espino was charged for Failure to Yield Right of Way and Misdemeanor Death by Vehicle. 

The roadway was closed for hours but has since been re-opened.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. 

 

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