Pedestrian Identified in Fatal Hit and Run on Semmes Avenue

Pedestrian Identified in Fatal Hit and Run on Semmes Avenue

The Richmond Police Department Crash Team has identified the pedestrian involved in the fatal hit and run on Semmes Avenue as Kristin Tolbert, 26, of Richmond.

On Saturday 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 arrived and found an adult female, Tolbert, down and unresponsive midblock in the eastbound lanes of the roadway. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The RPD Crash Team responded to investigate and determined Tolbert 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 RPD Crash Team continues to investigate this fatal hit and run.

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.

Arrest Made in Spotsylvania Street Homicide Investigation

 

January 6, 2026     

 

Arrest Made in Spotsylvania Street Homicide Investigation

 

Richmond Police detectives have made an arrest in the homicide that occurred last month on Spotsylvania Street.

 

Elijah Hicklin, 22, of Richmond, was charged with murder in relation to the homicide of Dameon Felix, 20, of Richmond. His booking photo is attached.

 

At approximately 11:56 p.m., Sunday, December 21, officers responded to the 1600 block of Spotsylvania Street after the gunshot detection system reported a gunfire alert. Officers arrived and located an adult male, Felix, down on the ground with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

Anyone with information about this homicide investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Godwin at (804) 646-5533 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.

Pedestrian Identified in Fatal Collision on West Leigh Street

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.

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.

Chief Edwards to Highlight Dangers, Investigations, Arrests and Convictions for Shooting Recklessly on NYE

Chief Edwards to Highlight Dangers, Investigations, Arrests and Convictions for Shooting Recklessly on NYE

 

 WHAT:            Chief Rick Edwards warns of the dangers of shooting recklessly on New Years Eve and highlights the investigations, arrests and convictions that have occurred in the past two years.

 

 WHEN:             10:30 a.m., TOMORROW, Tuesday, December 30, 2025 

 

 WHERE:          RPD Headquarters, 200 W. Grace St.

 

 BACKGROUND:

Media is invited to join Chief Rick Edwards as he advises the public about the peril when individuals recklessly shoot on New Years Eve. Insight into the investigations will be shared, and the five arrests and convictions resulting from those investigations by RPD detectives will be highlighted. Gunshot detection technology will be discussed. This technology which pinpoints locations where shootings occur and advances police response and assists investigations.

Pedestrian Identified in Fatal Collision on East Broad Street

 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 10^th 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 10^th 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.