Winston-Salem, NC (May 29, 2021) – A woman who was struck by a vehicle last weekend in Winston-Salem has passed away from her injuries and has been identified by police. The collision happened on Saturday, May 22nd around 3:40 a.m. in the 1800 block of Ebert Road.
According to a report, 31-year-old Ariel Patrice Wester, of Greensboro was walking near the roadway when she was hit by a vehicle driven by 25-year-old Wayne Walser. Wester was rushed to a local hospital where she died from her injuries on Friday. Following an investigation, Walser was charged with driving while impaired. There were no other reported injuries as a result of the collision. Additional charges are pending against Walser following Wester’s death.
An investigation into the accident remains ongoing at this time. Police have not released any additional information. Anyone who has any details regarding the collision is asked to contact the Winston-Salem Police Department or Crimestoppers.
We wish to offer our most sincere condolences to the family of Ariel Wester following this tragic fatal pedestrian crash in Winston-Salem.
Fatal Accidents in North Carolina 
A fatal car accident in North Carolina is one of the most devastating things that a family can experience. Unfortunately and tragically, more than 1,400 people lost their lives on North Carolina’s roadways in 2019. Many of these victims lost their lives when they were involved in a crash with a negligent driver. Impaired driving continues to play a major role in many of our state’s most serious and fatal accidents. According to the most recent statistics, drunk driving crashes in North Carolina account for more than 25% of all traffic-related fatalities and there are more than 10,000 crashes involving impaired drivers reported each year across our state.
No one ever expects to lose a family member to a car accident. However, if you are going through this, our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. It is important to remember that you could have valuable and important legal rights. Under North Carolina law, you could be entitled to compensation on behalf of your loved one, including payment of funeral and medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of companionship and more. Having an attorney who is skilled and experienced in handling these difficult cases is vital to ensuring that you receive what you deserve. During this time, your focus should be on healing and recovery and you should not have to worry about the legal details of your case.
Here at Burton Law Firm, North Carolina wrongful death attorney Jason M. Burton stands ready to help at any time. From our office in Raleigh, we assist victims in Winston-Salem and throughout the Triad region when they have been affected by the careless actions of another driver.
Our firm is here for you when you need us the most. We are not intimidated and do not back down from the difficult cases. We will fight to make sure that your family receives the justice that it deserves following a serious or fatal crash. To schedule your free appointment with us, please contact us using the link on our website or give us a call at (833) 623-0042.
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Disclaimer: Our team of personal injury lawyers at Burton Law Firm has taken pride in being active members of our local business community for more than 8 years. We are always striving to improve the quality of life for our community members and improve the overall safety and well-being of all North Carolinians. We hope that by providing this information about the dangers of driving that we will bring added awareness and drivers will use increased caution when operating a motor vehicle. Our thoughts are with everyone who may have been affected by this incident. This post is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post should be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photos in this post are not a depiction of the actual accident scene.