UPDATE: Investigators have arrested Tsz Kit Zane Theodore Yung in connection to the hit and run of a pedestrian that occurred early Sunday morning. Deputies received a tip from a citizen that led them to Yung’s residence where the vehicle was located. Yung was arrested and charged with felony hit and run and reckless driving late Sunday night.
Yung is incarcerated at Pamunkey Regional Jail and is being held without bond.
Investigators continue to gather and analyze evidence and are working with the Hanover Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office in order to prepare for a successful prosecution.
“I am extremely grateful to the media for their coverage of this incident and to the public for providing the information which led to a quick apprehension. I encourage the public to keep the victim and her family in their thoughts and prayers,” said Colonel David R. Hines, sheriff.
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Hanover, VA – On Sunday, June 5, 2016, at approximately 7:13 a.m., deputies responded to the 17200 block of Dunns Chapel Road for a report of a hit and run vehicle crash. Once on scene deputies found a female, Denise Gorondy, 42, lying on the side of the road with serious injuries. Preliminary investigation revealed the victim had been struck by a vehicle while out jogging. The victim was immediately transported to VCU Medical Center with serious injuries.
Investigators have determined that Gorondy was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound on Dunns Chapel Road.
Based on evidence collected at the scene, investigators have determined that the suspect vehicle is a 2010-2015 red Toyota RAV 4 with a double silver or white pinstripe. The vehicle should have heavy damage to the front driver’s side and is missing the side view mirror on the driver’s side.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office at (804) 365-6140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637 (CRIMES), using the keyword “iTip” followed by their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
