RICHMOND, Va. -- A search is underway for the hit-and-run driver police said killed a man walking on Richmond's Southside Friday night.
Officers were called for a person down in the street in the 2600 Block of Berwyn Street at 9:15 p.m., according to Lt. Robert Marland with Richmond Police.
Police said their investigation revealed a man in his 40s "had been struck in the roadway."
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, Marland said.
The department's Crash Team "collected evidence, took measurements and are investigating," police said.
"Detectives will release the identity of the victim following family notification," police said.
If you have information that could help detectives, call RPD Crash Team Investigator Drago at 804-646-1369 or Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000 or submit a tip online at www.7801000.com. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All three Crime Stoppers methods of contact are anonymous.
This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip.
