Sunday, January 30, 2022

Arrest Made in Fatal Hit and Run

The Richmond Police Department has made an arrest in this morning’s fatal hit and run that occurred on Hull Street Road.

At approximately 2:13 p.m., officers were called to the 5500 block of Hull Street Road for the report of a hit and run. Officers arrived and found an adult male pedestrian down and unresponsive in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The RPD Special Operations Division Crash Team was called to the scene and investigated. Investigators gathered information and determined a vehicle traveling eastbound struck the pedestrian in the roadway and the driver of the vehicle left the scene. A description of a suspect vehicle was broadcast to officers and the suspect vehicle was located nearby.

Edin Barrera Reynozo, 34, of Richmond, was arrested and has been charged with felony hit and run and driving under the influence. Other charges are pending. His booking photo is attached.

Information about the victim is not yet available for release.

Anyone with further information about this hit and run is asked to call Crash Team Investigator D. Olson at (804) 646-1664 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.