Arrest Made in Traffic Fatality

WILMINGTON — Late Wednesday afternoon, Kelvin Deshawn Cardwell, age 22, of Wilmington, was charged with Death by Vehicle, No Operators License, and Reckless Driving for the fatal crash that occurred in the early hours of March 30. He is being held at the New Hanover County jail on a $100,000 secured bond.

22-year-old Annie McLeod of Wilmington was killed in the accident that occurred on North College Road late Sunday night. She was a passenger in the Acura that was southbound. McLeod was a student at UNCW.

The driver of the Acura was Tyler Roberts, age 19, of Raleigh, NC. The second passenger in the car was Sarah Brown, age 18, of Colerain, NC. Both are students at UNCW.

The driver of the northbound Lincoln was Kelvin Cardwell, age 22, of Wilmington.

Roberts, Brown and Cardwell remain hospitalized at NHRHC. All sustained serious injuries, but are expected to survive.

The investigation is continuing and charges still are pending.