Henrico Police identify pedestrian killed in Staples Mill Road crash

Henrico Police have identified the pedestrian killed in an Oct. 31 crash near Staples Mill Road and Bremner Boulevard as Manuel Cortez Pineda, 31, of Henrico.

Officers responded to the intersection in the Brookland District at about 2:25 a.m. and found Pineda with traumatic injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police initially asked the public to help identify him so investigators could notify his family.

According to the Police Division's preliminary investigation, a Dodge Durango was traveling east on Staples Mill Road when it struck Pineda, who police said was standing in the roadway. The driver remained at the scene and has been cooperating with investigators. Police said the unlit roadway and dark clothing are believed to have been factors. The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Henrico Police Crash Investigator T. Holmes at (804) 501-5000. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or through P3Tips.com.