Winston-Salem, NC (August 5, 2026) – A 68-year-old man succumbed to injuries on Monday morning, August 3, around 10:19 a.m., after his three-wheeled motorcycle collided with a car at the intersection of Union Cross Road and Solomon Drive in Winston-Salem.
Douglas Webb Couper was riding a Can-Am Spyder when a car entered the northbound lane of Union Cross Road and struck the motorcycle. Couper was thrown from the three-wheeled motorcycle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
We extend our sincere condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones.
What Is Reviewed After a Fatal Motorcycle Crash?
Fatal motorcycle crashes are examined through a detailed review of roadway conditions, vehicle movements, and evidence from the scene. Investigators may analyze the positions of the vehicles, damage patterns, traffic conditions, and any marks left on the roadway to understand how the collision occurred.
Witness accounts, photographs, and available video footage can provide additional information about the moments before impact. Vehicle inspections may also help determine factors related to the crash. Reviewing these details together helps create a clearer timeline and provides more context about the circumstances surrounding a fatal motorcycle collision.
