The Richmond Police Department’s Special Operations Division-Crash Team has made an arrest in the traffic fatality that occurred on May 6, 2022, in the 700 block of East Broad Street.
At approximately 6:54 a.m., officers were called to the 700 block of East Broad Street for the report of a two vehicle crash where a pedestrian, Monty Henderson, 64, of New Kent was gravely injured. Henderson was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The second victim, Jennifer Martin, was discharged from a local hospital.
After thorough investigation, Richmond Police Detectives determined that Emir Omerovic, 32, caused the fatal collision.
On June 10, 2022, Omerovic was charged with Involuntary Manslaughter, Reckless Driving and Failure to wear a seatbelt.
Anyone with further information about this incident is asked to contact RPD Crash Team Investigator G. Drago at (804) 646-1369 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
