October 9, 2019
The Richmond Police Department’s Special
Operations Division-Traffic Crash Team has identified the woman who died after
being struck by a GRTC bus yesterday as Alice E. Woodson, 32, of the 1600
block of Monument Avenue.
According to preliminary information
available, at approximately 5:01 p.m., a female was crossing W. Broad St. from
south to north, walked into the bus-only lane and was struck by an eastbound
GRTC Pulse bus. Early reports indicate the bus had the right-of-way. The
investigation continues.
Woodson was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.
The GRTC bus remained on the scene and the
bus operator was interviewed by detectives. The RPD Forensics unit also
responded and collected evidence.
West Broad Street was closed for several
hours to accommodate the investigation.
Anyone with further information is asked
to call RPD Crash Team Investigator J. Peterson at (804) 646-1511.
