Executive Summary
- A 66-year-old pedestrian, identified as Steaven Ray Hamlin, was fatally struck by a vehicle in Suffolk, Virginia.
- The incident occurred Thursday morning at the intersection of Kissimmee Avenue and Factory Street.
- The driver involved in the collision has been taken into custody by Suffolk Police, with charges pending the results of the investigation.
- Authorities are asking the public for any information related to the incident as the investigation continues.
A 66-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle in Suffolk, Virginia, on Thursday morning. Authorities confirmed that the driver involved in the incident has been taken into custody.
Suffolk Police responded to the scene at the intersection of Kissimmee Avenue and Factory Street at approximately 10:40 a.m. Upon arrival, they found the victim, identified as Steaven Ray Hamlin, 66, in the roadway.
Emergency services from Suffolk Fire and Rescue transported Hamlin to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver involved was located by police and arrested.
The investigation into the collision is ongoing, and authorities have stated that charges against the driver are pending. The police have not released further details at this time but are urging anyone with information to contact the Suffolk Police Department or the Suffolk Crime Line. It is important to note that any individual charged is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.