RICHMOND, Va. — An 8-year-old boy died a week after being injured in a two-vehicle crash at an intersection on Richmond's Southside, according to authorities.
Officers were called to the 3900 block of Warwick Road at the intersection with Hopkins Road for a two-vehicle wreck just after 10:35 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, officials with Richmond Police said. That is near Boushall Middle School.
Two young people, who were passengers in one of the vehicles, were injured and taken to an area hospital, police said.
One boy had life-threatening injuries, while the other child's injuries were described as not life-threatening.
The boy died of his injuries on Wednesday, Jan. 14, according to officials.
The man driving the car was not hurt.
The driver of the other vehicle was also not injured, police said.
The police department's Crash Team said its investigation into the wreck is ongoing.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call RPD Crash Team Detective K. Quinn at 804-646-6190 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
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