A Burlington man is accused of driving while impaired and chasing another driver while pointing a gun at them late Sunday night, March 24.

Burlington police characterized the incident as "road rage" in a statement Monday.

A 2001 Ford Mustang crashed into a utility pole on Huffman Mill Road near Alamance Regional Medical Center at 11:24 p.m. Minutes before, a 911 call from that Mustang reported the car was being chased by a 2012 Ford F-250, and that the driver had pointed a gun at its occupants.

Police say the driver, a Graham man, crashed trying to evade the truck.

"Thanks to the assistance of witnesses, officers were able to track down the suspect vehicle and arrest the driver at 11:40 p.m.," Burlington police said.

Brian L. Bunting 53, of Burlington is charged with driving while impaired, hit-and-run, assault by pointing a gun, and communicating threats. He was placed in the Alamance County jail under a $25,000 unsecured bond.

No one was injured in the crash. Damage to the Mustang was estimated at $5,000.