On November 20, Perry Allen Mendel Sr., a 66-year-old resident of James City County, died from injuries sustained after being struck by a cement truck on Monticello Avenue. According to the James City County Police Department, the incident occurred around 1:38 p.m. on November 19 in front of Monticello Marketplace.
Police and fire units responded to reports that an elderly male using a walker had been hit while crossing the street. The man was found unresponsive at the scene and transported to Riverside Regional Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.
The police crash team is investigating the incident. A Williamsburg-James City County Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney also responded as part of standard procedure when the crash team is involved.
Authorities stated, “The driver of the cement truck has been exonerated and faces no charges.” Preliminary findings suggest that “the pedestrian was unlawfully crossing the roadway when the collision occurred.”
No charges have been filed against either party involved in the accident.
