VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – On Saturday, at 6:14 PM, the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) responded to a collision at the intersection of Lynn Shores Drive and Virginia Beach Boulevard.
Richard Whelan, a 62-year-old man from Virginia Beach, was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle. Despite being rushed to a local hospital, Whelan succumbed to his injuries.
The collision occurred as Whelan rode northbound on Lynn Shores Drive, crossing Virginia Beach Boulevard against a red light.
The westbound Jeep Wrangler, operating on Virginia Beach Blvd, collided with Whelan in the intersection. The Jeep’s driver stopped and cooperated fully with the investigation.
VBPD’s Traffic Safety Unit is handling the preliminary investigation, which is ongoing. The driver of the Jeep has not been charged. VBPD asks anyone with information regarding the crash to contact the VBPD Special Operations Bureau at (757) 385-4606 or Crime Solvers anonymously at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.