October 24, 2025
Bicyclist Identified in Fatal Collision on West
Broad Street
The
Richmond Police Department Crash Team has identified the bicyclist who was
struck while crossing Bowe Street while riding his bicycle as James Boggs,
Jr., 46, of Richmond.
Yesterday
at approximately 3:28 p.m., officers were called to the 1500 block of West
Broad Street for the report of a collision. Officers arrived and found an
adult male, Boggs, Jr., down on the ground unconscious after being struck
by a dark colored sedan. He was transported to a local hospital, where he
succumbed to his injuries.
The RPD Crash Team responded to the
scene and determined the driver of the vehicle was traveling southbound on Bowe
Street and was attempting to make a right turn onto West Broad Street when he
struck the bicyclist who was riding eastbound on Broad Street crossing Bowe
Street.
This investigation continues. At this time, the
driver has been charged with failure to stop for pedestrian at a crosswalk.
Anyone with
information about this incident is asked to contact RPD Crash Team
Investigator J. Ozolins at (804) 646-8671 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.
