Wilmington PD: Two men arrested fatal road rage crash
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Police have arrested two people in connection with a fatal crash on Sunday, Nov. 7.
79-year-old Peter Anstatt from Wilmington died of his injuries sustained in the crash, which happened at Market St. and Station Rd.
Following an investigation by the Wilmington Police Department’s Traffic Unit, police arrested 25-year-old Thomas James Blyth and 43-year-old William Riley Gates.
Both men are charged with Involuntary Manslaughter, Reckless Operation, and Exceeding the Posted Speed.
Police say an investigation revealed that these two drivers were involved in a road rage incident that resulted in the crash that killed Anstatt.
Both men were given a $100,000 secured bond. Blyth has posted bond. Gates still remains in jail.
