Richmond, Va. — The Richmond Police Department (RPD) has identified the man who was killed in a motorcycle crash on Sunday morning, March 30. The incident occurred around 11:16 a.m. on the 1200 block of Broad Rock Road Boulevard, where a motorcycle collided with a utility pole.
Upon arrival, officers found the motorcyclist, later identified as 26-year-old Kevin Hernandez, unresponsive and lying on the ground. Despite life-saving efforts, Hernandez was pronounced dead at the scene.
The RPD Crash Team has determined that speed played a role in the tragic incident. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the full circumstances surrounding the crash.
As part of the ongoing investigation, the Richmond Police Department is asking anyone with additional information to contact RPD Crash Investigator J. Ozolins at 804-646-8671.
This incident marks another reminder of the dangers of high-speed driving and the critical importance of road safety. The investigation is still active as the community grapples with the loss of a life cut short too soon.
