Garner man charged in street racing death

Anthony Banks, 53, of 7913 Independent Court, was charged with involuntary manslaughter, felony hit-and-run causing serious injury or death and resisting a public officer.

Charles Edward Williams, 62, was speeding along Woodland Road near Garner on March 10 when he lost control of his 1972 Chevrolet pickup, which struck a mailbox, a ditch and two trees and then burst into flames.

The State Highway Patrol said Williams was racing against Banks and collided with his 2007 Dodge Magnum before he crashed.