WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A woman is facing charges after a deadly crash on Pleasant Street in Winston-Salem Wednesday.
Winston-Salem police arrived at the 1700 block of Pleasant Street after a report of a single-car crash around 11:40 a.m.
After initial investigation, officers discovered Courtney Watson, 39, of Winston-Salem, was driving north on the 1700 block of Pleasant Street when she ran off the road to the right and lost control of the car causing the car to overturn.
Officers do not know what caused Watson to lose control of the car.
Police said the passenger of the car was pronounced dead on the scene.
Officers have identified the passenger of the car as Troy Dwayne Cowan, 53.
Watson did not remain at the scene and was located shortly after the crash.
Watson is charged with felony death by motor vehicle and felony hit and run causing serious injury or death. Her bond is set at $300,000.
The investigation is ongoing.
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