Man dies after being struck by vehicle in Winston-Salem

Ángel Gabriel Bonilla, a 20-year-old man, died after being struck by a vehicle on Ziglar Road near Nylon Drive in Winston-Salem. The incident occurred around 10:50 p.m. on Saturday, October 24.

According to Winston-Salem Police, Bonilla was wearing headphones and the area was dark at the time of the collision. The driver of the 2024 Kia, identified as José Sergio Vivero, reported that he was unable to stop or swerve to avoid the pedestrian. Vivero remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators; he reported no injuries.

Bonilla had been reported missing to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, October 27. Because the victim was not carrying identification at the time of the accident, authorities were able to confirm his identity only after coordinating with his family following the missing person report.