Man killed crossing Shockoe Bottom street, Richmond police seek hit-and-run driver

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RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a man crossing a street in Shockoe Bottom on Friday morning.

Officers were called to the intersection of East Main and North 21st streets at about 10:16 a.m. to investigate.

Police said the man was crossing the street when he was struck by a vehicle. The driver left the scene.

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The Richmond Police Department's crash team is investigating.

Police have not released information about the vehicle involved or the driver they are seeking.

The victim's identity has not been released.

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