WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A woman is charged with a felony hit-and-run and driving while impaired after a deadly head-on crash in Winston-Salem last month, according to police.
On Sept. 26., police said Janet Jacobo turned herself into police in connection to a wreck that killed 19-year-old Junior Felipe Olivo Lacan.
On Aug. 26., the Winston-Salem Police Department received a call about a crash near Bethabara Park Boulevard around 1 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a Toyota and a Jeep on the road.
The drivers of both vehicles had minor injuries and were taken to a local hospital. The passenger of the Toyota, Olivo Lacan, was taken to a local medical facility where he died.
Investigators said the Jeep was going east on Bethabara Park Boulevard, and the Toyota was driving west.
Police said they do not know the reason behind the crash but are continuing to investigate.
A hearing has been set for Jacobo on Sept. 27th. She was released under an unsecured bond of $50,000.
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