Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Hull St. Hit and Run Driver Sought

Richmond Police detectives need the public’s help to find and identify the driver who struck a pedestrian on Hull Street Road and left the scene.

At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, a man was crossing in the 1100 block of Hull Street near 12th Street when he was stopped to pick up something on the ground. That’s when a vehicle struck the victim.

The 44-year-old male victim, who was thrown over the top of the vehicle, suffered minor injuries and was able to get up and call police after the incident.

The vehicle is described as black in color with a cracked windshield.

Anyone who has any information about this vehicle or this incident to call Hit and Run Sgt. John Bowman at (804) 646-1369 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.