Kevin Barner Obituary – The death of a man who was struck and killed in a crash is currently under investigation by the South Hill Police Department. At 9:53 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2, the police received a report of a man being hit by a car in the 1200 block of W. Danville Street. They promptly responded to the scene. The victim has been identified as Kevin Barner, a 44-year-old resident of South Hill. He was immediately transported to a local hospital due to life-threatening injuries, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries later on.
The driver involved in the incident has been identified as Jessica Wilson, a 43-year-old from Clarksville. She has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and has been taken to the regional jail. The South Hill Police Department, in collaboration with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police, is actively investigating this tragic incident. If you have any information regarding this incident, please do not hesitate to contact the South Hill Police Department at 434-447-3104.