Fatal Collision Involving Pedestrian on West Leigh Street

Fatal Collision Involving Pedestrian on West Leigh Street

The Richmond Police Department Crash Team is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a dump truck on West Leigh Street.

At approximately 1:43 p.m., officers were called to the intersection of West Leigh and North Harrison streets for the report of a pedestrian struck by a dump truck. Officers arrived and found an adult male in his 60’s down and unresponsive in the roadway. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The RPD Crash Team responded to investigate and determined the pedestrian was crossing West Leigh Street northbound in the crosswalk with a walk signal when the driver of a dump truck turned left from North Harrison Street onto West Leigh Street eastbound, striking the pedestrian. The driver of the truck, an adult male, remained at the scene.

At this time, charges have not yet been placed. The investigation continues.

Anyone with information is asked to call RPD Crash Team Investigator G. Drago at (804) 646-1369 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used.  All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Fatal Hit and Run Involving Pedestrian on Semmes Avenue

Fatal Hit and Run Involving Pedestrian on Semmes Avenue

The Richmond Police Department Crash Team is investigating a fatal hit and run involving a pedestrian and a vehicle in the 1400 block of Semmes Avenue.

Yesterday at approximately 11:31 p.m., officers were called to the 1400 block of Semmes Avenue, near the intersection of West 15^th Street, for the report of a person struck by a vehicle. Officers responded and found an adult female down and unresponsive in the eastbound lanes of the roadway. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The RPD Crash Team responded to investigate and determined the pedestrian was crossing Semmes Avenue northbound when she was struck by a vehicle operating eastbound. The driver of the vehicle had driven from the scene prior to the arrival of officers.

The fatal collision is being investigated as a hit and run. The investigation continues.

Anyone with information is asked to call RPD Crash Team Investigator D. Olson at (804) 646-1664 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used.  All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.