Fatal Crash Investigation – 400 block N. Great Neck Road

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – On October 5, 2022, at approximately 3:49 PM, officers from the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash in the 400 block of N. Great Neck Road.

The initial investigation revealed the driver of a Nissan sedan made a left turn, failing to yield the right-of-way to the driver of a Toyota sedan. The driver of the Toyota was traveling northbound on N. Great Neck Road and was unable to avoid hitting the Nissan.

The driver and sole occupant of the Toyota sedan, Soon Pak, (F/86) of Virginia Beach, was transported to a local hospital for treatment and released that night. On October 6, 2022, Mrs. Pak returned to the hospital where she suffered a medical emergency and was pronounced deceased a short time later by medical staff.

The driver of the Nissan sedan, identified as Kristine Irani, (F/35) of Portsmouth, had minor injuries from the crash and was arrested for an outstanding warrant. Irani was also charged with Failure to Yield the Right-of-Way for the crash. The crash is still under investigation and additional charges may be warranted in the future.

If you witnessed the crash or have information about this case, please contact the VBPD Traffic Safety Unit at 757-385-4606 or anonymously via Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP/P3tips.com.