Dump truck driver charged for hitting and killing man in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — The driver of a dump truck that struck and killed a pedestrian on Leigh Street in Richmond in January has been charged, according to Richmond Police.

Thomas Clements, 55, surrendered without incident Thursday following an indictment by a grand jury earlier this week. He is charged with failure to stop for a pedestrian that resulted in death, according to Richmond Police.

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Man hit and killed by dump truck driver near Richmond elementary school

Officers were called to the intersection of West Leigh and North Harrison streets around 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 6, for a report of a pedestrian struck by a dump truck. Officers found Donald Jaciuk, 64, of Richmond, down and unresponsive in the roadway. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Investigators said Jaciuk was crossing West Leigh Street northbound in the crosswalk with a walk signal when Clements turned left from North Harrison Street onto West Leigh Street eastbound, striking him…

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