WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A woman died Friday after being hit by a car by a driver accused of being under the influence, according to investigators.
According to Winston-Salem police, Ariel Patrice Wester died after she was hit by a car while walking on Ebert Road.
Collin Wayne Walser was driving a 2019 Honda Civic south on Ebert Road when he hit Wester, according to police.
Wester was taken to the hospital for life-threatening injuries.
Detectives said Walser is facing charges of driving while impaired. Police said he was released on a written promise to appear.
According to police, Wester’s death makes the 13th traffic-related death this year, compared to six during the same time last year.
If you have any information about the incident, call Crime Stoppers at (336) 727-2800.
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