Winston-Salem, NC (June 18, 2026) - Local reports and statements from the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office indicate that a crash involving a teenage driver left a 61-year-old man with life-threatening injuries on Thursday afternoon in Winston-Salem. The collision occurred near the intersection of Patterson Avenue and Germanton Road after deputies reported that a vehicle fled from an attempted traffic stop.

According to the sheriff’s office, deputies with the Juvenile Intervention and Investigation Team first observed a vehicle being driven erratically at about 12:26 p.m. near Indiana Avenue and North Patterson Avenue. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver did not stop. A pursuit began and was canceled at about 12:29 p.m. because of high speeds.

At about 2:45 p.m., deputies reported seeing the same vehicle again driving erratically. A second traffic stop was attempted, and the vehicle fled before later crashing at Patterson Avenue and Germanton Road. Reports indicate that the vehicle struck another vehicle at the intersection, causing life-threatening injuries to Robert Anthony Marcis, 61. Marcis was taken to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital for treatment.

Witness Todd Porter, who was working nearby, told local reporters that he saw a vehicle speeding past before hearing a loud crash. He described running outside and seeing multiple damaged vehicles in the intersection. Other witnesses also reported hearing sirens before the collision and seeing the aftermath near nearby businesses. Local reports noted that surveillance video showed the crash scene and multiple damaged vehicles.

The driver was identified by deputies as Eleazar Bernadino Medina, 16. He was charged as an adult with felony assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, felony hit and run with serious injury or death, felony fleeing to elude arrest, reckless driving to endanger, speeding, resisting a public officer, no operator’s license, and failure to stop at a steady red light. Deputies said Medina was held at the Juvenile Detention Facility in Taylorsville and appeared in Forsyth County court on Friday, June 19, where no bond was allowed.

Deputies also charged Medina’s mother, identified in reports as Adilene Medina Calleja, 35. She was charged with misdemeanor contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile and misdemeanor allowing an unlicensed driver. Reports stated that she was being held in the Forsyth County Detention Center under a Department of Homeland Security immigration detainer.

The Winston-Salem Police Department reported that the intersection of Patterson Avenue and Germanton Road was closed after the crash and later reopened. The investigation remained connected to the sheriff’s office account of the attempted traffic stops, the reported flight from deputies, and the collision that followed.

How Investigators And Insurers Review Serious Winston-Salem Crash Reports

Crashes involving serious injuries often lead to several layers of review after the initial emergency response. Investigators may look at roadway conditions, traffic signals, vehicle movement, witness accounts, video footage, and the sequence of events before impact. These details can become important when agencies, insurers, and families try to understand what happened and what information should be preserved.

In a car accident involving multiple vehicles or reports of erratic driving, investigators often work to piece together the timing and movement of each vehicle before the collision. This type of review can involve police reports, medical documentation, and insurance records, which are also commonly considered by auto accident injury lawyers when evaluating how a crash affected an injured person and their family.

The administrative process after a serious collision can move through several stages. Reports may be updated, insurance carriers may request documentation, and medical treatment records may become part of the larger claim review. For families, the process can feel unfamiliar, especially when injuries are significant and the facts are still being gathered.

Financial Challenges Families May Face After A Serious Car Accident

The financial impact of a serious crash can extend well beyond the first medical visit. Families may have to adjust to lost income, transportation problems, hospital bills, follow-up care, and the cost of replacing or repairing a damaged vehicle. When injuries affect a person’s ability to work or manage daily responsibilities, the economic consequences can grow over time.

Economic challenges following a crash can involve:

  • Hospital bills and follow-up medical care
  • Lost wages during recovery or treatment
  • Vehicle repair or replacement costs
  • Transportation needs when a vehicle is unavailable
  • Longer recovery periods that affect household income

A clear financial review can help explain how different losses fit together. Medical records, employment documentation, repair estimates, and insurance communications may all help show the practical effect of the crash. This type of organization is not only useful for claim evaluation, but also for helping families understand the full scope of what has changed after a serious injury.

For Winston-Salem residents, serious roadway incidents can affect more than the people directly involved because traffic delays, emergency response, and community safety concerns often touch nearby neighborhoods and businesses. Rosensteel Fleishman is headquartered in Charlotte and provides information for people in Winston-Salem and across North Carolina who are trying to understand how accident related issues are commonly reviewed. This local context can matter when records, medical care, and insurance questions all develop at the same time.

What Families May Need After A Winston-Salem Car Accident

After a serious car accident, families often face questions about medical bills, insurance communication, missed work, and what records should be kept. Rosensteel Fleishman Car Accident & Injury Lawyers understands that these issues can place real pressure on a household, and our firm works to help people understand the steps that may follow a crash without adding confusion or unnecessary pressure. Clear information can make it easier to sort through documents, evaluate next steps, and make decisions based on the facts available.