Pedestrian Killed in Winston‑Salem Accident
Police identified the pedestrian as Angel Gabriel Bonilla, who died in a crash on Ziglar Road near Nylon Drive on Oct. 25.
Candice BondA pedestrian, Angel Gabriel Bonilla, was hit and killed by a car on Ziglar Road in Winston-Salem on October 25, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department.
What Happened on Ziglar Road Near Nylon Drive
The crash happened just before 11 p.m. on Sunday, in the area of Ziglar Road and Nylon Drive. Police said Bonilla was wearing headphones and stepped into the road, where a car struck him. He died at the scene. Bonilla had no identification with him, and the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office received a missing person report for him the next day.
Where the Winston-Salem Police Investigation Stands
The Winston-Salem Police Department and the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office worked together, and spoke with Bonilla's family, to identify him. Police said the driver is cooperating, and the investigation continues. The department said in a release that its thoughts are with Bonilla's family, friends and loved ones.
People often hear very little from investigators in the first days after a crash. That quiet is normal while evidence is gathered, and it does not mean the case has stalled.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in North Carolina usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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