On January 24, 2026, at approximately 11:18 p.m., Martinsville Police officers responded to the 1000 block of Spruce Street to conduct a well-being check on a 56-year-old male who was laying on the side of the roadway. Upon investigation, it was determined that the male had been struck by a vehicle, which then fled the scene.
The victim was transported to Sovah Health Martinsville and later transferred to Carillion Hospital in Roanoke, VA. He has since been released.
With the assistance of Flock Safety cameras and local business surveillance systems, officers were able to determine that the victim had been struck by a 2007 Nissan four-door sedan. On January 27, 2026, Martinsville Police officers located the suspect vehicle at an address within the City of Martinsville. After further investigation, warrants were obtained for Gervelle Lewaun Kidd of Henry County for Hit & Run resulting in injury.
On January 29, 2026, Gervelle Kidd was arrested and is currently being held at the Martinsville City Jail without bail.
If you have any information about this incident, please contact Detective Steven Rogers at 276-403-5331 or Crime Stoppers at 276-63CRIME (276-632-7463). Crime Stoppers is an anonymous tip line, and you could receive an award of up to $2,500.
