JAMES CITY COUNTY – A 61-year-old woman is in serious condition after being struck by a pickup truck in the 9200 block of Richmond Road on Monday, according to James City County Police.
Officers responded to the crash at about 4:54 p.m. on Aug. 4. The incident occurred in a driveway between Jimmy’s Small Engine Repair and a nearby residence, police said.
According to a preliminary investigation, the driver of the pickup truck, a 73-year-old man, exited the vehicle while it was still in gear. The truck rolled into Richmond Road, prompting the passenger to exit the moving vehicle.
Police said the truck struck a tree before the driver was able to re-enter the vehicle. The driver then backed up the vehicle, unaware the passenger was behind it, striking the woman.
The woman was transported to VCU Medical Center with serious injuries.
Police said no charges have been filed and the accident remains under investigation.
