VIRGINIA — A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that injured a pedestrian in Martinsville, according to the Martinsville Police Department.
Police said officers were called around 11:15 p.m. on Jan. 24 to the 1000 block of Spruce Street after receiving a report of a 56-year-old man lying along the side of the roadway. Following an investigation, officers determined the man had been struck by a vehicle that fled the scene.
The victim was transported to Sovah Health Martinsville and later transferred to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Authorities said he has since been released.
Investigators used Flock Safety cameras and surveillance footage from local businesses to identify the suspect vehicle as a 2007 Nissan four-door sedan. On Jan. 27, officers located the vehicle at an address within the City of Martinsville.
After further investigation, warrants were obtained for Gervelle Lewaun Kidd of Henry County on a charge of hit and run resulting in injury. Kidd was arrested on Jan. 29 and is currently being held without bail at the Martinsville City Jail.
Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact Detective Steven Rogers at 276-403-5331 or Crime Stoppers at 276-63CRIME (276-632-7463). Crime Stoppers tips are anonymous, and information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,500.
