CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. – A man was arrested after a fatal hit and run in Campbell County late Saturday evening.
Virginia State Police said that a pedestrian was struck by an SUV while walking on Route 501 near Phelps Creek Road around 9:53 p.m. The pedestrian was identified as 21-year-old Willie Merricks, and sadly, they died at the scene.
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Authorities said the driver was tracked down several hours later. The driver was identified as Leonard Crews. Crews was arrested and charged with the following:
- Reckless driving
- Felony hit and run
This incident is still under investigation. We will update you with more information as it becomes available.