Sergeant D.O. Guy said the decision to charge Glenn Ryland, 45, with the count came after Trooper Scott Richardson consulted with the district attorney’s office Tuesday.

The charge reflects suspected alcohol use at the time of the crash on Highway 43 in the Hollister area and that Ryland was on probation for DWI, Guy said.

Ryland, according to state Department of Public Safety records, has had two DWI convictions in Halifax County, one on June 2 in which he was sentenced to 24 months probation and one on May 27 of last year in which he was sentenced to 18 months probation. The conviction this year stems from an offense in February of last year while the 2016 conviction stems from an offense in January of 2015. 

Other charges filed by Richardson remain active, Guy said. Ryland remains hospitalized but a November 27 court date has been set on the other charges lodged against him.

The girl, Briana Bugg, 17, of South Hill, Virginia, was travelling with her parents to an ECU football game against James Madison when the crash occurred, the South Hill Enterprise reported.

Her sister, Meghann, a JMU student, was traveling with Briana and her parents, Glenn and Tracy. Mr. Bugg was also injured in the crash.

A senior, Briana attended Park View High School and was a member of the softball and volleyball teams. She was the president of the BETA Club and a member of the band.

She died Sunday at Vidant in Greenville where she was transferred following the crash.

Funeral arrangements are currently incomplete.