Charles Mauck Obituary, Death – All southbound lanes of Interstate 95 have reopened following a deadly hit-and-run incident that occurred early Friday morning in Henrico County. Authorities reported that the victim, 39-year-old Charles Mauck of Spotsylvania, Virginia, was struck and killed while on foot along the highway. The collision took place at approximately 12:30 a.m. near mile marker 86, close to the interchange with Interstate 295.
According to police, the driver involved in the crash fled the scene, leaving Mauck behind. Emergency responders arrived shortly after and confirmed that Mauck had died as a result of the impact.
The incident led to the closure of all southbound lanes of I-95 for several hours as investigators worked the scene and began gathering evidence. Traffic was diverted while crews assessed the area and removed the victim. By later in the morning, police had reopened the roadway and resumed normal traffic flow.
Authorities have not released any details about the vehicle involved or potential suspects. The case remains under investigation as officers continue to search for the hit-and-run driver.
Police are urging anyone with information about the incident, or who may have witnessed the crash or seen a suspicious vehicle in the area, to contact them. Tips can be shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
This tragic event adds to concerns about pedestrian safety along major highways, where visibility is limited and high-speed traffic creates extremely dangerous conditions. Officials are once again reminding both drivers and pedestrians to exercise extreme caution, especially during nighttime hours when the risk of such accidents is higher.