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Earlier today, just after 11 a.m., Henrico Police responded to Greenwood Road at Winfrey Road for reports of a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian. The pedestrian struck was pronounced deceased on scene by first responders.
It is with a heavy heart we announce the pedestrian killed in today’s hit-and-run crash has been identified as Donald Lambert, Jr. Lambert was a 33-year veteran of Henrico Police and Captain of our Special Operations Group. He was not on-duty at the time of the crash.
“We are deeply saddened at the tragic and untimely loss of Capt. Lambert,” said Henrico County Chief of Police, Eric English. “He was a selfless leader, mentor and friend who served our community with pride and dedication for nearly 34 years. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, colleagues and friends.”
The Henrico Police Crash Team’s preliminary investigation reveals the suspect vehicle was traveling northwest on Greenwood Road when it struck Capt. Lambert. We are working to identify the person or persons involved in this crash.
With the assistance of Virginia State Police, Hanover County Sheriff's Office, Richmond Police Department, New Kent County Sheriff's Office, and Louisa County Sheriff's Office, ground and air searches were conducted throughout the afternoon.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Henrico Police at (804) 501-5000. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling (804) 780-1000 or using the P3Tips app.