RICHMOND, Va. — A Richmond school principal is recovering after being struck by a driver while walking in a crosswalk, and a local advocacy group says the incident is part of a dangerous and growing pattern on city streets.
The principal of Franklin Military Academy, David Hudson, was hit by a car just before 9 p.m. on Blakemore Road, near Lucille Brown Middle School. Hudson is expected to be okay.
A driver was charged with failure to yield in connection with the crash. According to police, the driver was traveling south on Westover Drive and was attempting to make a left-hand turn onto Blakemore Road when Hudson was struck in the crosswalk.
Richmond Public School Superintendent Jason Kamras stated, “We’re wishing Col. Hudson, the principal of Franklin Military Academy, a speedy recovery after he was struck by a vehicle last week. You’re in our thoughts, sir.”…