CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. -- One person was killed in a Wednesday morning hit and run, according to Chesterfield Police.
A driver struck and killed a pedestrian at the intersection of Hull Street Road and Walmsley Boulevard in Chesterfield, according to police.
"At about 6:12 a.m. on Feb. 2, police received a report that an adult male was found lying on the right side of Hull Street Road. Upon arrival, rescue personnel and officers located the man, who was found to be deceased," a Chesterfield Police spokesperson wrote in an email.
The victim was later identified as 61-year-old John A. Everett of Richmond.
The driver who struck the pedestrian drove away from the crash scene, police added.
"At this point, the investigation indicates the man was crossing the eastbound lanes of Hull Street Road when he was struck and dragged by a vehicle that left the scene," the email continued. "Evidence recovered at the scene indicates the suspect vehicle is a 2001-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer with front and passenger-side damage. The suspect vehicle is missing a passenger-side mirror and has a black matte front bumper that is damaged."
The victim's name has not yet been released. Eastbound lanes of Hull Street were closed in the area as the investigation continued.
Anyone with any information was asked to call Chesterfield Police at 804-748-1251.
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