Petersburg Woman Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident
A Petersburg woman, Tameka Renee Lane, has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter and felony hit-and-run following a fatal incident on East Washington Street. A man was found deceased in the roadway, and the suspect's vehicle was later found…
Richmond Petersburg, VA, September 30, 2026 — A Petersburg woman has been arrested in connection with a fatal incident that occurred on East Washington Street. Tameka Renee Lane, age 36, faces charges including involuntary manslaughter and felony hit-and-run, according to authorities.
On the date of the incident, a man was discovered deceased in the roadway. The circumstances leading to the man’s death are currently under investigation.
Following the discovery, law enforcement officials located a vehicle that was reportedly involved in the incident. The vehicle was found abandoned and exhibited damage consistent with a crash. The name of the deceased individual has not been publicly released at this time. The specific date and time of the incident, as well as the exact location on East Washington Street, were not immediately available.
Authorities have stated that Tameka Renee Lane was apprehended and subsequently charged with the aforementioned offenses. Further details regarding the sequence of events, the suspect’s apprehension, or the investigative findings were not provided. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. The code violations were not provided.
The case remains under active investigation by the relevant authorities.
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