Thursday, June 2, 2022

Powhite Parkway Bridge Death Investigation

The Richmond Police Department is investigating a traffic fatality that occurred this morning on the Powhite Parkway Bridge.

Today at approximately 6:38 a.m., officers were called to the Powhite Parkway Bridge for the report of a person falling from the Forest Hill Avenue overpass. Officers arrived and found an adult male down and unresponsive. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.

Anyone with further information about this death investigation is asked to contact Detective Sergeant M. Mocello at (804) 646-6775 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.