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Man killed crossing Chamberlayne Avenue

Posted at 11:57 AM, May 13, 2017
and last updated 2017-05-13 18:47:34-04

RICHMOND, Va. -- Police have identified a man who died from injuries he suffered after he was hit by a car Friday night.

Donald C. Cordell, 55, was hit by a vehicle travelling south in the 3000 block of Chamberlayne Avenue at approximately 10:25 p.m.

Cordell, police said, was attempting to run across the road.

He was transported to a local hospital and succumbed to his injuries Saturday morning.

Police say the driver was traveling in the right lane and came to an immediate stop after hitting Cordell before being struck from the rear by another vehicle. Both drivers remained on scene and were interviewed by police.

The Richmond Police Department Crash Team responded to the scene and took measurements.

No charges are expected for either driver at this time.

Investigators are asking anyone with information on the crash to either call Crash Team Investigator Roderick Rose at 646-1665 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.

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