Norfolk man charged with DUI after fatal crash on Shore Drive in Virginia Beach

WAVY / Virginia Beach, Virginia — According to authorities, a guy was killed and another person was critically injured in an accident that involved a 22-year-old Norfolk male.

The two vehicles collided on the 2400 block of Shore Drive, close to First Landing State Park, at around 2:30 in the morning.

Benjamin Alvarado Jr., 48, of Virginia Beach, was the driver of one of the cars, according to the police, and he was declared dead at the site. A female passenger meanwhile was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the other vehicle, 22-year-old Samuel Randolph, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, first offense. On Wednesday, VBPD announced that Randolph was also charges with DUI Manslaughter and DUI Maiming.

Anyone with information in the case can contact VBPD’s Traffic Safety Unit at (757) 385-4606 or Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or P3Tips.com.