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Albemarle County man charged in hit-and-run that injured school employee

Chris Graham
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A school employee directing traffic was struck on Hydraulic Road on Tuesday, leading to the arrest of a 75-year-old Albemarle County man.

Donald Ralph Navone was arrested in the felony hit-and-run, which was reported at 4:15 p.m.

The victim was treated for minor injuries at the scene by Albemarle County Fire Rescue. The suspect fled the scene, but bystanders were able to give responding officers a description of the vehicle and suspect.

After further investigation, officers located the white truck and its driver.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact ACPD at 434-296-5807 or Crimestoppers at [email protected] or 434-977-4000. Callers may remain anonymous.

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019, and Team of Destiny: Inside Virginia Basketball’s Run to the 2019 National Championship, and The Worst Wrestling Pay-Per-View Ever, published in 2018. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].