WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A 25-year-old man died Wednesday after a crash involving a dirt bike Sunday night, according to police.
The Winston-Salem Police Department said a dirt bike, which is not legally allowed on the street, was driving on the 2900 block of Old Greensboro Road at a high rate of speed with no lights around 7:17 p.m.
Investigators said the driver of a 2018 Kia Optima was turning left when the driver of the dirt bike, Demontau Divine Patterson, who was not wearing a helmet, came over a hill and crashed into the car. Patterson was taken to a hospital, where he died days later.
Police said the driver of the Kia was uninjured in the crash.
No charges are being sought in connection to this crash, according to Winston-Salem police.
Anyone with information regarding an incident should call our non-emergency number at 336-773-7700. Individuals can also report information by calling Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800 or En Espanol at 336-728-3904 to submit anonymous tips.
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