‘Robbie’ wanted for list of charges from Powhatan hit & run

Virginia State Police is on the hunt for Robin Lynwood Wood, Jr. who has reportedly been on the run for nearly 4 months.

Also known as “Robbie,” Wood is wanted for charges stemming from a serious crash in Powhatan on November 17, 2024.

Wood was reportedly driving an SUV, doing 77 mph in a 55-mph zone. A Powhatan deputy attempted to stop him for speeding.

VSP said Wood attempted to elude the officer and was traveling at a high rate of speed. In the midst of this getaway, he crashed into the woods and hit numerous trees.

Wood was carrying three adult passengers and all sustained significant injuries that required them to be transported to Chippenham Hospital, according to VSP. But Wood left them and ran.

No other vehicles were involved in the crash.

Wood’s last known address was on Iron Mill Rd. in Chesterfield. VSP said he has known ties to Chesterfield, Hanover, and Richmond City. But authorities say he may have fled to another state.

Wood’s pending charges include:

  • Felony hit and run 
  • Felony driving revoked 
  • Felony eluding 
  • Reckless driving 
  • Improper registration 
  • No liability insurance 

Anyone with information is advised to contact Virginia State Police at (804)750-8758, by dialing #77 from a cell phone or emailing [email protected]

SEE: Footage from Another Unsolved Hit & Run in Powhatan


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