HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — Diamond Nakita Downs was killed crossing Brook Road in Glen Allen, Virginia, at about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to Henrico Police.
Downs, 22, was killed after she left work at the Chipotle Mexican Grill near where she was hit by a driver who stayed at the scene of the crash.
“The preliminary investigation shows Ms. Downs attempted to cross the northbound lanes of Brook Road when she was struck by a Hyundai Santa Fe,” a Henrico Police spokesperson wrote in an email about the crash. “Dark clothing and poor lighting in the area appear to be contributing factors in this crash.”
Downs graduated from Highland Springs High School and attended Virginia State University, according to her family, and was known for her outgoing and lovable personality.
Photo provided to WTVR“Diamond had a deep love for her family and friends. Her passion for singing showcased her beautiful voice, and her intelligence was complemented by her zest for life,” aunt Baseema Hassen wrote in a GoFundMe post . “Her family and friends are left grieving the loss of a remarkable young woman who had just celebrated her 22nd birthday on January 30.”