CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A trial is now underway for a Virginia Beach man accused of hitting and killing an eight-year-old boy with his car and then leaving the scene.
Richard Humbert, 39, is charged with not reporting an accident that resulted in injury or death/failure to stop for a collision that occurred nearly a year ago, on Oct. 3.
It was around 4:15 p.m. that afternoon when Humbert, in his white Honda Civic, struck Forrest Hooper, 8, who was attempting to cross 1700 block South Battlefield Boulevard in the Great Bridge area, according to prosecutors.
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In opening statements Monday, the assistant commonwealth’s attorney stated that Hooper was likely killed instantly.
While Humbert maintains he “thought he hit a deer” when he was arrested two days later, prosecutors are highlighting what they found on his phone to prove their case that he likely hit a child.
Much of the testimony shared Monday was heard before.
The court heard from the homeowner who witnessed the “bang” and found Hooper lying in her yard.