Wilmington man dies following crash at Forest Hills Global Elementary School

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Police Department investigated a crash that happened just before noon at the Forest Hills Global Elementary School parking lot on Wednesday, Feb. 14.

Per the WPD, a vehicle was driving along Forest Hills Drive when it left the roadway and crashed into other vehicles in the parking lot of the school. Police believe that the man who was driving had a medical emergency that resulted in the crash.

56-year-old Donald Crater Jr., of Wilmington, was transported to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center following the crash, where he died.

“Our prayers and condolences go out to the family of Mr. Crater during this time,” a WPD release states.