RICHMOND COUNTY, VA (THECOUNT) — Arthur Alphonso Day, 58, of Warsaw, Virginia, was killed in a hit‑and‑run crash Tuesday evening on Route 360 (Richmond Road) when he was struck by a vehicle while crossing the highway, according to Virginia State Police. Authorities said the striking vehicle fled the scene, and they are seeking public assistance in the investigation.
Virginia State Police reported the collision occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, along Route 360 in the town of Warsaw. Day was crossing the roadway approximately 129 feet west of Campus Drive when multiple vehicles were headed eastbound. A witness said the first vehicle in the group swerved to avoid Day, but a second vehicle struck him.
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According to state police, the striking vehicle was described by witnesses as a black or dark‑colored sport utility vehicle. No license plate information was obtained, and the driver of that vehicle did not remain at the scene, making the crash a hit‑and‑run. The vehicle and driver remain unidentified, and the investigation continues.
Day was transported by emergency responders to a nearby hospital after the collision. He later died from the injuries he sustained in the crash. Virginia State Police said he was 58 years old and a resident of Warsaw at the time of his death. Authorities did not release additional personal information or details about his family.
Route 360, also known as Richmond Road in the Warsaw area, is part of U.S. Route 360 — a primary east‑west highway that stretches across central and eastern Virginia. The section in Richmond County carries local and through traffic connecting Warsaw with surrounding towns and rural areas. The highway is a commonly used route for residents and commercial traffic. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
The town of Warsaw serves as the county seat of Richmond County, which had a population of 8,923 as of the 2020 census. Richmond County is located on Virginia’s Northern Neck and includes rural and small‑town communities. Warsaw had a population of about 1,637 at the 2020 census, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates; the town’s population is used as a central reference point for the region. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Traffic safety along Route 360 and other similar primary roads has been a focus of state and local authorities. Data from the Virginia Department of Transportation has shown that collision rates on Route 360 in parts of Warsaw exceed state averages, prompting planning of roadway improvements such as lane reconfiguration projects intended to reduce crash risks. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Virginia State Police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash, has video footage, or has information about the vehicle involved to contact VSP Division 1 Dispatch at 804‑750‑8758 or dial #77 from a cellular phone. The public can also reach the VSP Area 2 office at 804‑333‑4026. Investigators are seeking any detail that may assist in identifying and locating the vehicle and driver responsible for the collision.
Pedestrian fatalities on Virginia roadways are among traffic safety concerns tracked by state agencies. In recent statewide crash data, the number of traffic crashes and resulting injuries has been significant, with thousands of vehicle collisions occurring each year and hundreds of fatalities statewide. These totals include both pedestrian and vehicle incidents across urban and rural roadways. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Day’s death. No arrests have been made, and no further details have been released. State police said they will provide additional updates if new information becomes available, particularly details leading to the identification of the hit‑and‑run driver or vehicle.
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