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Man killed in hit-and-run, Richmond Police looking for suspect

Richmond Police say the driver of the van pictured hit a pedestrian, killing him before leaving the scene.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond Police Department is asking for help identifying and locating someone they say hit and killed a pedestrian with a van before leaving the scene.

According to police, the incident took place around 10:30 on Wednesday, June 29 at the intersection of Holly Springs Avenue and Broad Rock Road. The victim, 67-year-old Arthur Lee Garner was hit while trying to cross the street. He was taken to a local hospital where he later died.

Garner was hit by a white van with yellow writing on the rear window that says “Ali Medical Transport” “804-564-5090.” The van was seen heading west on Hull Street towards Southside Plaza.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.