Winston-Salem, NC (October 18, 2026) - Kylen Mikai Baldwin, 11, died October 20 from injuries sustained when a car struck him while he was riding an e-scooter Sunday, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department.

The crash occurred at approximately 8:15 p.m. in the 1300 block of Vargrave Street near Mock Street in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Investigators said Baldwin and a 2014 Lexus were traveling north when the Lexus struck him and the scooter, then left the scene.

Officers responded around 8:19 p.m. after receiving a hit-and-run report. They found Baldwin lying in the roadway, with the e-scooter a short distance away. He was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police identified a 31-year-old Winston-Salem woman as the driver and took her into custody Monday morning. Police said she was charged with felony hit-and-run causing serious injury or death, driving with a revoked license and failing to report an accident.

Court records indicated that the driver posted a $25,000 secured bond after her first appearance at the Forsyth County Courthouse. Her reported pretrial release conditions prohibited driving a motor vehicle, and a bond motion was scheduled for November 5.

Baldwin played for the Winston-Salem Tarheels youth football team. The team shared a statement expressing support for his family after his death.

When a Crash Injury Leads to a Later Death

A family may first receive information about emergency treatment and then face the news that a loved one has died. In this scooter collision, Baldwin survived the initial impact but died two days later. That sequence means the investigation and hospital records describe different parts of the same loss.

When a possible claim is evaluated, the crash evidence addresses what happened on the road, while medical records can help explain the injuries and their relationship to the later death.

A injury lawyer can assess the available evidence and explain who may pursue a wrongful-death action. Families can ask those questions without having to interpret the medical records or reach conclusions about responsibility themselves.

Support With Questions After a Child’s Death

After losing a child, handling calls, records and insurance letters can feel overwhelming. An attorney can discuss the legal questions arising from a fatal collision and help a family understand what information is needed to evaluate a possible claim.