CHESAPEAKE, VA – A hit-and-run incident resulted in the death of an 8-year-old boy on Tuesday, at approximately 4:15 p.m., prompting a thorough investigation by the Chesapeake Police Crash Investigation Team and detectives.
The accident took place in the 1700 block of Battlefield Blvd. S, and the suspect vehicle absconded before the police’s arrival.
Upon arriving at the scene, the police found the severely injured child, who was subsequently transported to a local hospital. The boy succumbed to his injuries. The ongoing investigation actively seeks information regarding the hit-and-run incident.
The Chesapeake Police asked anyone with pertinent information to engage with the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP℠, submit a tip online at P3TIPS.COM, or use the P3TIPS APP on their smartphone.
Informants are never required to identify themselves or testify in court and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000 if their information leads to an arrest.