The Hampton Police Division is investigating a pedestrian hit-and-run accident that resulted in a fatality that occurred on January 3, 2025.
At approximately 5:08 p.m., Public Safety Communications received a call for a pedestrian accident at the Settlers Landing Road and Lasalle Avenue intersection. Hampton Police and Fire units arrived and located an adult female with life-threatening injuries. Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue transported the female to a local hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. Preliminary information is limited but has revealed the victim was struck while crossing the road at this intersection, and the driver fled the scene.
The Hampton Police Division Accident Reconstruction Team is investigating the circumstances of this incident. As information becomes available, we will provide updates.