Winston-Salem, NC (April 19, 2021) – A moped driver was critically hurt following a crash that took place in Winston-Salem on Sunday evening. The accident was reported just after 6:00 .m. on Motor Road near the intersection with Old Rural Hall Road.
The Winston-Salem Police Department responded to the accident scene. According to police, Charles Owens was driving a moped when he entered the intersection. As he drove through the intersection, the moped collided with a Chevy Traverse that was traveling westbound on Motor Road. Owens was ejected from the moped and was found unconscious in the roadway when police arrived. There is no word on whether anyone else was injured in the accident. The driver of the Traverse was not identified.
Police are investigating the accident at this time. There is no word on whether any charges are expected to be filed.
No further information is available at this time.
We wish to offer our thoughts and well-wishes to Charles Owens following this moped crash in Winston-Salem. We hope for a complete recovery.
Injury Accidents in North Carolina 
According to statistics released by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, there were 916 accidents involving mopeds in our state in 2019. Nearly 85% of all moped accidents in North Carolina resulted in injuries and 3.5% of moped crashes resulted in death. Many moped drivers will sustain serious injuries when they are involved in crashes on our roadways. Smaller vehicles such as mopeds do not offer the same level of protection as larger passenger vehicles and their riders are therefore more vulnerable to being seriously injured in crashes.
If you have been hurt in a crash involving a moped or three-wheeled vehicle in North Carolina, you could be entitled to compensation. Many of these accidents are caused by the negligence of other drivers. Other motorists often fail to yield the right of way or fail to see smaller vehicles on the roadway which can result in major accidents. Under North Carolina law, injured victims can recover compensation for their pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, and more.
Here at Burton Law Firm, we can help if you have been injured in a crash that was not your fault. From our office in Raleigh, we assist clients throughout the state, including the entire Triad region. North Carolina moped accident lawyer Jason M. Burton is here for you during your time of need. Since 2012, we have successfully recovered more than 40 million dollars in total compensation for our clients and we would be honored to help you as well.
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