Identification Made in Chamberlayne Avenue Fatal Collision
The Richmond Police Department’s Crash Team investigators have identified the driver in the fatal crash that occurred at the intersection of Chamberlayne and West Laburnum avenues last night as Meredith Norris, 28, of Allison Park, PA.
At approximately 11:37 p.m., officers were called to the 3600 block of Chamberlayne Avenue for a report of three-vehicle collision. Officers arrived and found a damaged vehicle in the right northbound travel lane with three occupants, including Norris, in the vehicle. Two other damaged vehicles were on scene, a sedan and a pickup truck.
Norris was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. The other two passengers of the first vehicle were transported to a local hospital for injuries sustained in the crash. The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
The RPD Crash Team responded to the scene and have determined that speed of the striking sedan was a factor. Investigators also determined the sedan, operated by an adult male, crashed into the pickup truck, which was also stopped at the red signal, before colliding with the first vehicle.
The driver, Davonte Ridley, 27, of Emporia, VA, was taken into custody on several outstanding felony warrants from other Virginia jurisdictions. He was also charged with possession of controlled substances. Further charges are pending.
Anyone with further information about this incident is asked to contact RPD Crash Team Investigator T. Harrell at (804) 646-5292 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.
