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1/6/2012
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Driver in Virginia Beach Hit and Killed Pedestrian While Fleeing Police

Raymond Rogers, Jr. was crossing the street at the intersection of Northampton Boulevard and Baker Road in Virginia Beach when his life came to an abrupt and tragic end. A man suspected to be involved in a robbery was fleeing police when he hit and killed Rogers. Police stopped to try to care for the sturck man, but the impact was too powerful for Rogers to survive.



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One bright spot is that the fleeing driver appears to have been apprehended and charged with felony eluding, felony hit and run and homicide. Virginia Beach Police have not confirmed that the person apprehended is the same suspect from the earlier robbery. However, police have confirmed that the same car was used in both crimes, according to WAVY.com.

Our deepest condolences go out to the Rogers family. It’s infuriating when an innocent life is taken by a reckless, irresponsible driver attempting to evade police after breaking the law.

The Rogers family should consider speaking to a wrongful death attorney in Virginia to discuss their legal options. The at-fault driver is already facing criminal charges, but that does not bar a victim’s family from pursuing civil damages through a wrongful death claim.

To learn more about Virginia wrongful death law, take a look at this free guide written by an experienced wrongful death attorney in Virginia.

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Category: Wrongful Death

Labels: accident Baker Road Brannon crosswalk injury injury lawyer Northampton Boulevard pedestrian wrongful death attorney in Virginia


About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling wrongful death cases. We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia if your family member or loved one was killed as a result of someone else's carelessness.

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Form since 2009 and listed among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Shapiro and Lewis have also been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010. Fewer than 5 percent of lawyers are chosen for this professional honor. In addition, ours was the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms.

Our VA personal injury firm has the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization, which means we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.

While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer free initial confidential case consultations, so call us toll free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail so we can return your call.



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