Winston-Salem police investigate fatal crash on US-311 to I-40 exit ramp
A crash on a highway exit ramp in Winston-Salem early Sunday left one person dead and has now led to multiple charges against one of the drivers, police said. The Winston-Salem Police Department is investigating a traffic-related death that happened at 1:59 a.m. Sunday, May 17, 2026, on the U.S. 311 to Interstate 40 westbound exit ramp. Police identified the vehicles involved as a 2013 BMW driven by Crystal Robles, 32, and a 2008 Toyota driven by Shawn Dereck Arthur, 54. Police said Karen Bibb Arthur, 36, was a passenger in the Toyota. Police said the department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. As a result of the investigation, Robles was charged May 27, 2026, with: Two counts of involuntary manslaughter Reckless driving, speeding Failure to maintain lane control Expired registration Police said Robles appeared before a magistrate and was issued a $500,000 unsecured bond. The investigation remains ongoing, and police said additional information will be released as it is confirmed and appropriate. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the police non-emergency number at 336-773-7700.
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