Pedestrian Struck By Car and Killed On Belvidere Street Early This Morning

From WTVR News

Update from Richmond Police Department:

April 23, 2016

Pedestrian in Fatal South Belvidere Collision Identified

A pedestrian involved in a fatal collision with a vehicle this morning on South Belvidere Street has died.

At approximately 1:03 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, Wilson I. Herrarte-Barahona, 19, of the 4800 block of Wheatstone Drive, Fairfax, Va. was attempting to cross the South Belvidere Street crosswalk when he was struck and killed. The incident occurred in the intersection of South Belvidere Street and Cumberland Street.

The vehicle that struck him, a Volkswagen Jetta, was travelling southbound in the center lane on South Belvidere Street when a group of pedestrians crossed the street despite a red traffic signal. A vehicle ahead of the Jetta slowed and came to a stop to avoid striking the group of pedestrians. The driver of the Jetta then changed lanes in an attempt to go around the stopped vehicle.

As the Jetta approached the intersection at Cumberland Street, the group of pedestrians emerged from the front of the stopped vehicle. As the driver of the Jetta attempted to avoid striking the group, the right front of vehicle collided into the decedent. The pedestrian, Herrarte-Barahona, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The RPD Crash Team responded to the scene, where they took measurements and interviewed witnesses. The investigation is still on going.

Detectives ask anyone with any information to call Detective Larry Walker at 646-1709 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000. Citizens can also submit a tip online at www.7801000.com or text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

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Hit and Run Driver Caught By Neighbors Last Night on S. Laurel

Based on account by neighbor:

Late last night a driver slammed his vehicle into a parked car near S. Laurel and China. Unable to drive away, he then tried to run away. Neighbors chased after him and caught him. One neighbor demanded his keys while another called the police. The car that was it was so damaged that it was inoperable. As the cops were questioning the driver, ANOTHER neighbor came running up to the cops carrying a mirror, saying “Hey, stop him, that guy hit my neighbor’s car and knocked the mirror off.” So it sounds like more cars were hit further up the street. If you come out tomorrow and see your car has damage… the police have the insurance info of the driver. (THANKS to my neighbors for helping me stop him!)