Fatal Crash in Warren County: A New Year’s Eve Tragedy

In a tragic start to the new year, the Virginia State Police are currently investigating a fatal car crash that occurred in the early hours of New Year’s Eve in Warren County. The incident, involving a 2021 Dodge Charger, resulted in the loss of a life and serious injuries.

At approximately 2:10 a.m. on December 31st, the Dodge Charger, driven by 24-year-old Evan A. Goldsborough of Warren County, was traveling south on Browntown Road near Park Ridge Court. The vehicle, reportedly moving at a high speed, veered off the road, collided with a rock, and then struck several trees.

Tragically, 28-year-old passenger Brian A. Jenkins, also a Warren County resident, did not survive the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, Goldsborough, sustained serious injuries in the accident.

Evan Goldsborough

Following the crash, Goldsborough has been charged with driving under the influence and involuntary manslaughter. He is currently being held without bond at the Rappahannock-Shenandoah-Warren Regional Jail.

This incident serves as a somber reminder of the dangers of driving under the influence. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to piece together the details of this heartbreaking event.