Springfield Man Arrested for May Fatal Hit and Run in Newington

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West Springfield Police District—Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit have arrested a man who fled from a fatal hit and run motorcycle crash on May 12th in Newington.

Detectives determined Michael Burghardt, 46, of Springfield was driving the 2022 BMW M440i involved in fatal hit and run crash in May. Preliminarily, detectives believe Burghardt was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of Rolling Road near Delong Drive when he struck the motorcyclist, who was traveling in the southbound lanes.

Yesterday, Burghardt was arrested and transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and charged with Manslaughter and Felony Hit and Run. He is being held on no bond.

Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have information about this case. Those with information are asked to please call our Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – (703)246-4676, and by web –Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App and follow the steps to “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the victim’s family is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.

For ongoing updates, please read our blog and follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram at @FairfaxCountyPD

(Originally Published on May 12, 2024)

West Springfield Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Newington.

This morning around 5:18 a.m., officers responded to a motorcycle crash on Rolling Road near Delong Drive in Newington involving a 2003 Honda 1300. The motorcyclist, Cornell Parish III, 32, of Woodbridge was taken to the hospital and pronounced deceased.

Preliminarily, detectives believe that a BMW sedan may have been involved in the crash based on evidence found at the scene. Detectives are actively investigating the crash’s circumstances and if speed or alcohol were factors.

Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have information about this case. Those with information are asked to please call our Crash Reconstruction Unit at 703-280-0543. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web –Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App and follow the steps to “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.

For ongoing updates, please read our blog and follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram at @FairfaxCountyPD.

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