Pedestrian injured after being struck by car on New Walkertown Road in Winston-Salem

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — The 2900 block of New Walkertown Road between Waterworks Road and Bowen Boulevard is closed due to a car accident, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department.

2900 Block of New Walkertown Road

Police say that there is a confirmed wreck with injuries involving a pedestrian and a car.

Winston police say that they expect for the road to be closed for a “extended period of time” and are encouraging motorists do detour away from the area.

This is an ongoing and developing situation.

There are no details available on the status of the pedestrian or the driver.