VSP still seeking tips on Tuesday’s fatal hit-and-run crash in Spotsylvania

Virginia State Police is still seeking the public’s help with identifying a red pickup truck that struck two pedestrians Tuesday (November 1) in Spotsylvania County.

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Senior Trooper M. Gremillion is investigating the fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred at 1:10 a.m. along the 4400 block of Lafayette Boulevard.

Two pedestrians were walking eastbound along Lafayette Blvd. in the far right of the lane when they were struck from behind by a red pickup truck. The truck did not stop at the scene and should have damage on the front end, passenger side. The truck has a chrome tool box in the bed and a chrome rear bumper.

A male pedestrian, Jon W. Kern, 36, from Spotsylvania, Va., died at the scene of the crash as a result of his injuries.

A female pedestrian, a 36-year-old female, of Spotsylvania, Va., suffered minor injuries as a result of the crash and was treated at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.

Anyone with information about this crash is encouraged to call Virginia State Police – Senior Trooper M. Gremillion at 540-891-4108 or email questions@vsp.virginia.