by Winston-Salem, NC — A head-on crash Thursday morning has claimed the lives of two people and left investigators searching for answers. The incident occurred on Thomasville Road in Winston-Salem, involving three vehicles, including a 2016 Ford Escape driven by Darlene Schuwan Hauser, 68.
According to the Winston-Salem Police Department, the crash happened around 8:40 a.m. when Hauser, traveling south, veered into oncoming traffic.
Details of the Crash
The crash occurred as Hauser’s vehicle crossed the double yellow line, sideswiping a 2016 Toyota 4Runner traveling north. Hauser then collided head-on with a 2008 Ford Focus.
“The Ford Escape sideswiped the Toyota before crashing directly into the Ford Focus,” police said in their release.
Hauser was pronounced dead at the scene, while her passenger, Maurice Singh, 55, was taken to a local medical facility, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
No further details about the crash have been released, and authorities have confirmed that the investigation is ongoing.
Investigation and Community Impact
Authorities are working to determine the cause of the crash and whether any other factors, such as weather or road conditions, played a role.
The community has been shaken by the loss, as many await updates on the investigation. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information to come forward.
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