Boy Killed in Winston‑Salem Car Accident
Kylen Baldwin, 11, a student at Hanes Middle School, died after a hit-and-run crash on Vargrave Street in Winston-Salem.
Candice BondKylen Baldwin, 11, died after a hit-and-run crash on Vargrave Street in Winston-Salem, according to Winston-Salem police. The boy was riding an electric scooter when he was struck, and one person has been charged in connection with the crash.
What Happened on Vargrave Street
Baldwin was riding an electric scooter with the flow of traffic on Vargrave Street when a vehicle struck him sometime after 8 p.m., and the driver did not stop, police said. Baldwin died Monday night after the weekend crash. His parents had asked the community for support while he was hospitalized, and the family said the situation had been painful for everyone, especially his mother.
Baldwin attended Hanes Middle School and was on the Winston-Salem Tar Heels 11U football team. The school reached out to families on Tuesday morning. The district's crisis team is working with school staff to support students who need help.
Where the Winston-Salem Police Case Stands
Afmari Zelestino is in custody and has been charged with felony hit-and-run, police said. Police have not said whether more charges will follow. Investigators described the case as still at an early point. Winston-Salem police are asking anyone with information to contact the department's non-emergency line or leave an anonymous tip with CrimeStoppers.
Charges are not always decided at the scene. Prosecutors often wait for the full investigation before they decide whether any charges will be filed.
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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