Driver Arrested After Car Crashes Into Capital One Campus

Just before 11:30 a.m. on November 20 deputies responded to a report of a vehicle crash at the Capital One West Creek Campus in Goochland. Responding officers found a silver Honda van that had smashed into the campus security gate and had caught fire. Goochland County Fire and Rescue extinguished the blaze, and no security personnel were reported injured.

Sheriff's office investigators said a Hispanic man was seen running from the scene into nearby woods. He was located a short time later leaving the area in another car and was taken into custody. The driver was later identified as Rony Alfredo Barrillas Tomas, 19, of Guatemala.

Tomas faces felony charges of controlled substance possession and hit and run. He was also served misdemeanor charges that include driving under the influence, refusing a blood or breath test, and providing false identification to law enforcement. He is being held without bond at Pamunkey Regional Jail and was expected to appear in court on Monday.

The incident briefly disrupted security and emergency operations at the corporate campus, which relies on controlled access points to manage employee and visitor traffic. While no employees were reported hurt, damage to the security gate will require repairs and may create short term delays for staff and visitors who use the campus entry. Local emergency responders handled the fire and scene containment, underscoring the county's capacity to respond to vehicle fires and hazardous incidents at large workplace facilities.

Beyond the immediate damage and criminal case, the crash highlights broader concerns about safety on and around large corporate properties in Goochland. Employers and local officials will likely review access controls and emergency procedures, and insurers will assess repair and liability costs in the weeks ahead. The sheriff's investigation and the pending court process will determine additional charges or outcomes as prosecutors review evidence gathered at the scene.