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Chesterfield man killed in crash 2 miles from home

Posted at 8:03 AM, Sep 22, 2018
and last updated 2018-09-22 23:13:12-04

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. -- Speed and alcohol were considered contributing factors in a crash that killed a Chesterfield man early Saturday morning, according to Chesterfield Police.

William Cody Johnson, 25, of River Road, was killed when he drove his vehicle off the 8600 block River Road around 1:40 a.m.

"A vehicle was traveling on River Road when it went off the road to the right and overturned ejecting the driver," a Chesterfield Police spokesperson wrote in an email. "[Johnson] was pronounced deceased at the scene."

Johnson was not wearing a seatbelt, police added.

This is a developing story. Witnesses can send news tips, photos, or video here.

Police continue their investigation into this crash. Anyone with information should contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660 or through the P3 app.

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