Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Bicyclist Identified in Fatal Collision on Hull Street Road

The Richmond Police Department’s Crash Team has identified the bicyclist in Sunday’s fatal collision on Hull Street Road as Reuben Silva, 34, of Richmond.

At approximately 12:08 a.m., Richmond Police were called to the 4200 block of Hull Street Road for the report of a vehicle striking a bicyclist. Officers arrived and found Silva injured after being struck by a vehicle that had been traveling eastbound on Hull Street Road. Silva was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and vehicle remained on the scene.

The RPD Crash Team was called to the scene to investigate. It was determined Silva was operating his bicycle in an eastbound lane of the roadway when struck by the vehicle.

At this time, no charges have been filed by investigators.

Anyone with information about this fatal collision is asked to call RPD Crash Team Investigator Drago at (804) 646-1369 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.