Fatal accident as dump truck driver strikes pedestrian near Richmond school.

A 60-year-old man tragically passed away after being struck by a dump truck driver in Richmond's Carver neighborhood, making it the second fatal pedestrian collision in the city in 2026. The incident happened at the intersection of West Leigh Street and North Harrison Street near Carver Elementary School. The man was struck while crossing West Leigh with a walk signal in the crosswalk as the dump truck driver turned left from North Harrison onto West Leigh. Richmond Police spokesperson James Mercante shared that the driver stayed at the scene and had the green light, but failed to yield to the pedestrian. The man succumbed to his injuries after being taken to the hospital, and currently, no charges have been pressed against the driver as investigations continue. Community member Daniel Davis, who lives nearby, witnessed the aftermath of the crash, expressing concerns about the safety measures in place. Mayor Danny Avula was on-site, discussing pedestrian safety with law enforcement. The city is actively seeking input from the public on projects aimed at achieving Vision Zero, Richmond's initiative to eradicate traffic-related fatalities. The incident did not involve any students, and there have been multiple recent pedestrian fatalities in the area. This is an ongoing story and updates will follow as more details become available. For additional information, contact the CBS 6 Newsroom.