Update: VBPD Investigating Fatal Crash on Ferrell Parkway

On Aug. 19, 2024, the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney approved an additional charge of DUI Manslaughter against Ms. Harris.

Previous News Release

On Aug. 16, 2024, at 9:02 p.m., officers from the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) responded to the 5000 block of Ferrell Pkwy. for an accident involving a motorcycle.

Upon arriving on scene, officers found two vehicles involved. The driver of the motorcycle, Randall Gollihur (M/53), was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle, Brittany Harris (F/35), was arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence (First Offense) and DUI Refusal.  The incident is still under investigation and additional charges are anticipated.

Anyone with information pertaining to the incident can contact the Traffic Safety Unit at (757) 385-4606 or Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or P3Tips.com.

(Note: The charges mentioned in this press release are accusations, and the arrested individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.)