HENRICO COUNTY, Va.— Henrico Police have identified a 31-year-old Henrico man who was struck and killed by an SUV while standing in the roadway along Staples Mill Road early Halloween morning.

Manuel Cortez Pineda was killed around 2:25 a.m. on October 31, 2026, near the intersection of Staples Mill Road and Bremner Boulevard in Henrico’s Brookland Magisterial District.

Police initially sought the public’s help identifying the man so they could notify his family. Investigators have since identified him as Pineda, who lived in Henrico.

According to the preliminary investigation, the driver of a Dodge Durango was traveling eastbound on Staples Mill Road when the vehicle struck Pineda, who was standing in the roadway.

The driver remained at the scene following the crash and cooperated with investigators, police said.

Henrico Police believes the unlit roadway and Pineda’s dark clothing may have contributed to the crash. Investigators have not released additional details about why he was in the roadway or the circumstances leading up to the collision.

The department’s Crash Team continues to investigate.

The crash raises concerns about pedestrian visibility and safety, particularly along roadways with limited lighting during overnight hours. However, police have not released information, establishing whether lighting conditions or other factors could have prevented the collision.

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact Crash Investigator T. Holmes at 804-501-5000. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000 or online at P3tips.com.

No additional information about potential charges or the driver’s identity has been released.