On Monday, November 9, 2026, at approximately 12:20 a.m., Ashland police officers discovered an unresponsive adult male in the area of Frontage Road and the southbound side of the 12100 block of Washington Highway/Route 1. The male subject appeared to have injuries consistent with being struck by a motor vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Hanover County Fire and EMS.
An investigation identified the deceased subject as 64-year-old James Joseph Billings of Richmond Va. Mr. Billings was a white male, 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighed 130 pounds and was wearing a blue jacket, blue jeans and black shoes.
It is believed that Mr. Billings was struck sometime after 7:00 p.m., Sunday, November 8.
This crash is an active investigation. The Ashland Police Department asks anyone who may have information to call the Ashland Police Department at (804) 365-6140 or submit a tip at https://www.ashlandva.gov/FormCenter/Police-Department-4/Crime-Tip-Form-36. Anyone submitting a tip may remain anonymous.
Our thoughts are with Mr. Billings’ family during this difficult time.
