Pedestrian Identified in Fatal Collision on East Broad Street
The Richmond Police Department Crash Team has identified the pedestrian involved in the fatal collision on East Broad Street as William Martin, 71, of Richmond.
Yesterday at approximately 12:03p.m., officers were called to the intersection of East Broad and North 10th streets for the report of a vehicle colliding into a pedestrian.
Officers arrived and found an adult male, Martin, down and injured in the eastbound lanes of East Broad Street. The driver of the vehicle that struck Martin remained at the scene. Martin was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were considered life-threatening. Today, he succumbed to his injuries.
The RPD Crash Team responded to the scene to investigate. They have determined an adult male driver of the vehicle made a left turn from North 10th Street onto the eastbound lanes of East Broad Street and struck Martin while he was in the crosswalk. Charges are pending for the driver of the vehicle.
The investigation continues.
Anyone with further information about this collision is asked to contact RPD Crash Team Investigator D. Peppel at (804) 646-1042 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.
