February 6,
2019
The
Richmond Police Department has made an arrest in a fatal hit and run that
occurred last month on Midlothian Turnpike.
Sherica
D. Nelson, 42, of the 5500
block of Chamberlayne Avenue, Henrico has been charged with felony hit and
run resulting in death.
At
approximately 5:48 a.m., on Tuesday, January 1, Sherica Nelson was
operating a vehicle westbound on Midlothian Turnpike when the vehicle struck a
female pedestrian, a 17-year-old juvenile, who was in the roadway. The vehicle
continued westbound on Midlothian Turnpike.
The
pedestrian was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her
injuries. The name of the juvenile has not been released by investigators, per
Virginia code.
Anyone
with further information about this incident is asked to call Crash Team
Investigator D. Olson at (804) 646-1664 or contact Crime Stoppers at
780-1000 or at www.7801000.com. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for
smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
Sherica D. Nelson
