GREENSVILLE COUNTY, Va. -- The driver accused of killing a man walking in Greensville County just outside Emporia Friday night turned himself in Saturday evening, according to authorities.
The crash happened at 9:15 p.m. on Brink Road, east of Saint John Street, according to Sgt. Michelle Anaya with Virginia State Police said.
Thirty-six-year-old Pedro Guzman Presencin was walking east on Brink Road when he was hit by a vehicle headed east. Officials said he died on impact.
Troopers were looking for a the driver of a Chevrolet sedan that was missing its Chevy emblem and had plastic grill and/or bumper damage.
Officials said Saturday that cameras in the area were able to provide over a dozen vehicles in the area, so troopers and deputies followed up on those leads.
Anaya said 44-year-old Lonnie Ligon, of Emporia, turned himself in to state police around 5:45 p.m.
Ligon, who was charged with felony hit-and-run, is being held without bond at Southside Regional Jail, officials said.
Anyone with information about the crash, is asked to contact Virginia State Police at 757-424-6800 or questions@vsp.virginia.gov.
This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip.
