A renowned folk singer beloved by his local Richmond community has been killed in a hit and run. As reported by ABC 8, 75 year old Harry “Gerry” Laverty was found “down and unresponsive” after police were called to the scene of the crime.
The incident occurred on November 6 in Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom on Friday. The driver allegedly involved with the hit and run was later charged after police used “investigative techniques” to find him. He was later named as 47 year old John McSparren.
A friend of the folk singer, Lisa Dearden, took to social media to confirm his passing and pay…