The Richmond Police Department Crash Team is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect of a hit and run that occurred Thursday night in the 500 block of East Byrd Street.
At approximately 7:34 p.m., August 4, officers were called to the 500 block of East Byrd Street for the report of a two-vehicle collision. Officers arrived and found an adult male victim who was injured from the crash. He was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The RPD Crash Team and detectives have determined that the suspect’s vehicle was traveling south on South 5th Street when the driver disregarded a red signal and struck the victim’s vehicle, which was traveling east on East Byrd Street.
The driver of the striking vehicle did not remain at the scene. A camera on the scene captured an image of him running away. Those images are attached.
Anyone with information about the identity of this individual is asked to contact RPD Crash Team Investigator 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.
