July 27, 2017
The Richmond Police Department’s Crash Team is investigating a fatality that occurred yesterday evening in the Blackwell neighborhood.
Shortly after 5:45
p.m., a 2006 Toyota Avalon was traveling west on Decatur Street toward Commerce
Road. Upon entering the intersection, the vehicle made a sharp right turn
crossing into the median of Commerce Road and continued southbound. The vehicle
struck a “No Parking” sign then a concrete wall on the southwest corner of the
intersection where it came to a rest.
The victim, Damon L. Whitehead, 43, of the 600 block of North Laburnum Avenue was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Preliminary reports show he may have suffered a medical emergency shortly before the collision. The medical examiner will determine cause and manner of death.
Investigators with the Crash Team interviewed witnesses and took measurements. The crash remains under investigation.
Anyone with information that may be helpful to the investigation is asked to call Sgt. Scott Jones at (804) 646-1369, Det. Larry Walker at (804) 646-1709 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens may also text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
