A quiet Sunday night in Durham turned deadly when two separate late-night crashes left a motorcyclist and a pedestrian dead, according to Durham police. One wreck involved a motorcycle colliding with a Go Triangle bus, and the other involved a person who was struck by a vehicle on North Miami Boulevard. Both scenes remained active into the early morning as investigators worked under flashing lights and road closures.
Durham police confirmed the incidents to CBS17, which shared video and reporting from both crash sites and described detectives examining “two deadly late-night crashes.” The department has released limited details while officers gather evidence and interview witnesses, the station reported.
Motorcyclist Killed After Hitting Go Triangle Bus
One of the crashes happened on Erwin Road (Coach K Highway/N.C. 751), where a motorcycle hit the right side of a Go Triangle bus around 11:45 p.m., police said. WRAL identified the rider as Henry Winch and reported that he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police told reporters that speed is believed to be a factor.
Officers asked anyone with video or information about the Erwin Road crash to contact Investigator B.K. Gardner at 919-560-4575, ext. 29166, according to WRAL.
Pedestrian Struck On North Miami Boulevard
The second deadly collision occurred on North Miami Boulevard, where a person was struck by a vehicle late Sunday night, police said. Authorities have not released the victim’s identity or said whether any criminal charges are expected as the investigation continues, according to CBS17.
Police Appeal And Next Steps
Durham Police's crash reconstruction teams processed both scenes overnight and are reviewing video, scanner traffic and witness statements to determine how each collision unfolded and who might be at fault. Investigators are paying close attention to speed and have urged anyone who saw either crash to share footage or tips with detectives, WRAL reported.
What This Means For Durham Streets
For local safety advocates, the back-to-back fatalities highlight long-running concerns about speeding and street design in Durham. Bike Durham has documented a series of recent traffic deaths and has urged city leaders to accelerate Vision Zero actions, including investments in sidewalks, protected crossings and street redesigns to slow traffic, in order to prevent future tragedies, according to Bike Durham.
Durham police said both investigations remain active and that they will release additional information as it becomes available. Anyone with tips can contact Investigator Gardner at the number listed above or submit information anonymously through Durham CrimeStoppers.
