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Newport News pedestrian killed in I-495 crash identified

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Virginia State Police have identified a Newport News man who was struck and killed on Sunday, March 10.

Gregory B. Bruington, Jr., 30, was changing a tire on a 2017 VW Golf on the shoulder of I-495 when a Dodge Ram struck and killed him, according to police.

A passenger inside the VW Golf was seriously injured, they were identified as Hailey A. Frazier, 24. Officers said Frazier was wearing a seat belt at the time.

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The driver of the Dodge Ram was identified as Carlos L. Nunez Morales, 26, of Woodbridge.

Nunez Morales suffered minor injuries. Officers said he was not wearing a seat belt at the time.

Nunez Morales was charged with driving under the influence, involuntary manslaughter, and driving with a suspended or revoked license.