Candlelight Vigil Honors Pedestrians Killed in Richmond

Community vigil held for pedestrians killed in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Loved ones of pedestrians killed in car crashes joined state and local leaders outside Richmond City Hall on Thursday, after Bike Walk RVA called a vigil to address pedestrian safety across the city. Six pedestrians have been killed in Richmond since Christmas Day. "This is Lauren, she’s my only child," said Kathy Fleming, holding a photo. "And this is a picture from her funeral." Fleming’s daughter, Lauren Mychelle Jones,…

Candlelight vigil honors pedestrians killed in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. A candlelight vigil at Richmond City Hall Thursday night paid tribute to pedestrians who have been killed by drivers.The vigil comes after six pedestrians were killed in the city within three weeks spanning December and January.Among them, director of the Valentine Museum Bill Martin, who was killed crossing East Broad Street, and 64-year-old Donald Jaciuk, who was struck by the driver of a dump truck while crossing Leigh Street.Ou…