October 24, 2017
A pedestrian involved in a fatal collision with a vehicle last week on Forest Hill Avenue and Shelia Lane has been identified as Franklin M. Cram, 79, of the 7800 block of Forest Hill Avenue.
At approximately 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, a Pontiac
Bonneville was traveling in the right lane heading westbound on Forest Hill
Avenue approaching the intersection of Sheila Lane with a green traffic light. Cram
was attempting to cross Forest Hill Avenue in the crosswalk from the center
median headed northbound when he was struck.
On Wednesday of last week, he was transported to a local
hospital. Cram succumbed to his injuries the following day.
Charges are pending after the completion of the investigation and consultation with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to
call RPD Crash Team Detective Mark Allen (804) 646-0280 or contact
Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com.
All the Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
