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Fatal accident last Wednesday on Forest Hill Avenue

On Wednesday, Oct. 18th, a Pontiac Bonneville was traveling in the right lane heading westbound on Forest Hill Avenue near Sheila Lane when it hit a pedestrian attempting to cross the road.

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From RPD:

A pedestrian involved in a fatal collision with a vehicle earlier this week on Forest Hill Avenue and Shelia Lane has died.

At approximately 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, a Pontiac Bonneville was traveling in the right lane heading westbound on Forest Hill Avenue approaching the intersection of Sheila Lane with a green traffic light. A pedestrian was attempting to cross Forest Hill Avenue in the crosswalk from the center median headed northbound when he was struck.

On Wednesday, he was transported to a local hospital. He succumbed to his injuries the following day. The name of the pedestrian will be released once next of kin is notified.

Charges are pending after the completion of the investigation and consultation with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to call RPD Crash Team Detective Mark Allen (804) 646-0280 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com. All the Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

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