Richmond police arrest suspect in fatal hit-and-run that killed 81-year-old man

Richmond police have announced an arrest in the hit-and-run that killed an 81-year-old Richmond man earlier this month.

Don Mack, a 66-year-old Richmond resident, has been booked on suspicion of felony hit-and-run, vehicular manslaughter, and driving with a suspended license after investigators located the suspected vehicle in the 400 block of 4th Street in Richmond.

Police said automated license plate readers and video-surveillance technology provided investigators with critical leads that helped them identify the suspect vehicle, recover evidence, and make an arrest.

Richmond police investigate fatal hit-and-run near 23rd Street and Hellings Avenue

Richmond police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian near the intersection of 23rd Street and Hellings last weekend. The victim has been identified by family members as Rafael Delgado. Delgado was walking on 23rd Street and attempting to cross Hellings Avenue when he was struck

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Rafael Delgado was crossing 23rd Street in a marked crosswalk just before 8:30 p.m. on August 23 when he was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound on 23rd Street. Police said the vehicle continued traveling until Delgado was thrown from its hood. The driver then fled the scene without stopping.

Anyone with additional information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact the Richmond Police Department.