Pedestrian Identified in Fatal Collision on West Leigh Street
The Richmond Police Department Crash Team has identified the pedestrian involved in the fatal collision on West Leigh Street yesterday as Donald Jaciuk, 64, of Richmond.
Yesterday 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, Jaciuk, down and unresponsive in the roadway. He was transported to a local hospital where yesterday he succumbed to his injuries.
The RPD Crash Team responded to investigate and determined Jaciuk 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 him. 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 further 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.