Monday, April 22, 2019

Vehicle Sought in Fatal Hit and Run Investigation


April 22, 2019

The Richmond Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a blue SUV that is believed to be involved in a fatal hit and run crash that happened early Saturday morning on Fairmount Avenue.

At approximately 2:33 a.m., on Saturday, April 20, officers responded to the 2200 block of Fairmount Avenue for the report of a person down. When police arrived, they located Yvonne D. Charity, 43, of the 2200 block of Fairmount Avenue in the middle of the roadway. She had been struck by a vehicle.

Charity was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries shortly after.

Anyone with information about this vehicle or hit and run crash is asked to call Sgt. J. Nathanson at 804-393-3351 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

The P3 Times Crime Stoppers app for smart phones may also be used. All three Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.