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Area man arrested for fatal hit-and-run
Andre Vaughan, 47, of the 1500 block of North 21st Street is charged with manslaughter and driving under the influence of alcohol after striking a pedestrian on North 8th Street who later died of his injuries.
According to the Richmond Police Crash Team investigation, Bruce Lee Carter, 47, of Richmond was walking in the 400 block of North 8th Street around 2:15 a.m. when he was hit by a 2006 Mercury Milan. The driver of the Mercury Milan left the scene of the accident in the vehicle. Carter, who was found lying in the roadway, was taken to VCU Medical Center, where he died.
About 30 minutes after the accident, officers patrolling the Shockoe Bottom area observed a Mercury Milan with front-end damage traveling in the 1800 block of East Cary Street. The officers, alerted to the accident in which Carter was struck, quickly initiated a traffic stop to question the driver, identified as Andre U. Vaughan.
Andre Vaughan
What blows my mind is that this guy continues to drive around for another 30 minutes after hitting someone. What a madman. Was he hoping to score a few more dents in his hood or was he so drunk he was unaware what happened?
My sympathies to the Carter family for their loss. So pointless to lose a loved one in this fashion, especially right before the holidays.
I know this man. I have known him for a bout 4 years. I can guarantee you he is full of remorse for his actions. I am in no way attempting to excuse his actions. He should not have been drinking and driving and he certainly should have stopped to render assistance to Mr. I am merely saying he’s a good man. If he could take back what he did, he would. My condolences to the Carter Family, I pray that you all find some peace during your time of bereavement.
He’s not THAT good… if he were, this wouldn’t have happened, and the innocent victim would still be alive.