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- calendar_today November 6, 2026
New Information Emerges in Chesterfield Deadly Hit-and-Run Case
Authorities have released new court documents providing insight into the moments leading up to a deadly hit and run that occurred in Chesterfield County during Halloween weekend. The incident resulted in the death of a 19-year-old man and left a 12-year-old boy with serious injuries.
Police Respond to Reports of Crash and Gunshots
Shortly before 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, police received reports of both gunshots and a crash near Chester Forest Lane and Chester Forest Court. Officers responded to the scene, where they encountered evidence of a collision involving a Toyota truck and two pedestrians following a party at a home in the area.
Victims Identified and Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash
Witnesses told police a Toyota truck had run over a 12-year-old boy. Other witnesses reported that a man had also been struck by a truck. The man was identified as 19-year-old Arturo Luna-Ortiz, who was transported to the hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. The 12-year-old boy suffered a brain bleed, broken femur, and dislocated hip, and was also taken to the hospital for treatment.
Suspect Located and Arrested Near Crash Scene
An officer spotted the suspect vehicle on Beulah Road, a short distance from where the crash had taken place. The driver, identified as 19-year-old Jorvin Gonzalez Del Cid, was stopped by police. According to a criminal complaint, Gonzalez Del Cid exhibited signs of intoxication, including bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and the odor of alcohol. He failed a field sobriety test, and officers discovered bottles of beer inside his truck. Gonzalez Del Cid told police he had been attacked by a group of men and fled in his vehicle, claiming to hit another vehicle in a driveway before driving off. He also reported hearing gunshots as he left the scene.
Ongoing Investigation and Charges Filed
A day after the incident, further police investigation revealed that Luna-Ortiz had also been attacked before shots were fired. Investigators said the 19-year-old was struck by the truck, while the wounded 12-year-old boy was found near a vehicle that had also been hit. Gonzalez Del Cid faces charges of driving under the influence, maiming resulting from driving while intoxicated, hit-and-run resulting in injury, and refusal to take a breath test, all connected to the injuries suffered by the 12-year-old boy.
No charges have been filed relating to the death of Luna-Ortiz at this time, and police continue to conduct a suspicious death investigation. Gonzalez Del Cid is currently being held without bond, and his next court appearance is scheduled for January 6. Authorities are also working to identify individuals involved in the earlier reported attack.
Conclusion
This ongoing hit and run investigation continues to develop as police seek further information and pursue charges in connection with the events that unfolded in Chesterfield County during Halloween weekend.
Source: wric.com.
