‘Justice, that’s all I want’: Loved ones believe there’s more to the story of how pedestrian died
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Officials are digging deeper into the heartbreaking death of 42-year-old Tomorrow Brooks, who was hit and killed by a car on Midlothian Turnpike just weeks ago. While this tragedy was initially determined to be an accident, the victim's loved ones believe there is more to the story. "Tomorrow Brooks, better known as 'Weedy' -- I called her baby girl," said Nieta Blount, Brooks' mother. "She was special." On Thursday, Oct. 24, Blount stood alongside family and friends at the site where her daughter died. Family members created a memorial site at the foot of a nearby pole. "Til I see you on the other side, okay?" Blount said, looking at Brooks' picture. "Save me a spot." It's been about two weeks since Brooks lost her life after being hit by an SUV along Midlothian Turnpike. The crash happened at about 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct 9. The driver who hit Brooks stayed at the scene and has not been charged. "This street right here -- my child was born on [it,]" Blount said, referencing the busy turnpike. "For her to lose her life on the same street that she was born and raised ..." Memorial for 42-year-old Tomorrow Brooks along Midlothian Turnpike, where she was hit and killed by a car on Oct. 9. (Photo: 8News) The mother is desperate for authorities to look more deeply into her daughter's death. "Justice," Blount said. "Justice ... that's all I want. Justice." Brooks' family called into question how the mother of two ended up in the street in the first place. "She had an altercation with a young lady and [it] came out to this," Blount said. "That's why I feel the way that I feel." 8News asked the Richmond Police Department about these concerns. Investigators said that, while this death is not currently being investigated as a homicide, the Crash Team is no longer leading the investigation — the Major Crimes unit has taken over. A spokesperson added that, as with any case,that status could change as they obtain new information. That's why, while holding hands in prayer and leaning on one another, Brooks' loved ones turned to the community for help. "If anybody seen anything -- please put yourself in our feet, in our shoes," Blount said. "You would want justice for your loved one, too, so if anybody can help us, please help us. Come forward, please -- that's all I want She got kids, she got grandkids, she got siblings. Come forward." The mother of 42-year-old Tomorrow Brooks, who was hit and killed by a car along Midlothian Turnpike on Oct. 9, holding a photo of her daughter (Photo: 8News) The grieving mother said that her daughter loved to sing and dance, and that she dreamed of seeing the world. "My baby was happy," Blount said, smiling despite her tears. Now, Brooks' family is pouring love into one another and a memorial as they wait for answers. Again, the Richmond's Major Crimes Unit is leading this investigation. Anyone with any information about what happened is asked to contact the Richmond Police Department. Tips can remain anonymous.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Officials are digging deeper into the heartbreaking death of 42-year-old Tomorrow Brooks, who was hit and killed by a car on Midlothian Turnpike just weeks ago. While this tragedy was initially determined to be an accident, the victim's loved ones believe there is more to the story.
"Tomorrow Brooks, better known as 'Weedy' -- I called her baby girl," said Nieta Blount, Brooks' mother. "She was special."
On Thursday, Oct. 24, Blount stood alongside family and friends at the site where her daughter died. Family members created a memorial site at the foot of a nearby pole.
"Til I see you on the other side, okay?" Blount said, looking at Brooks' picture. "Save me a spot."
It's been about two weeks since Brooks lost her life after being hit by an SUV along Midlothian Turnpike. The crash happened at about 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct 9. The driver who hit Brooks stayed at the scene and has not been charged.
"This street right here -- my child was born on [it,]" Blount said, referencing the busy turnpike. "For her to lose her life on the same street that she was born and raised ..."
Memorial for 42-year-old Tomorrow Brooks along Midlothian Turnpike, where she was hit and killed by a car on Oct. 9. (Photo: 8News)
The mother is desperate for authorities to look more deeply into her daughter's death.
"Justice," Blount said. "Justice ... that's all I want. Justice."
Brooks' family called into question how the mother of two ended up in the street in the first place.
"She had an altercation with a young lady and [it] came out to this," Blount said. "That's why I feel the way that I feel."
8News asked the Richmond Police Department about these concerns. Investigators said that, while this death is not currently being investigated as a homicide, the Crash Team is no longer leading the investigation — the Major Crimes unit has taken over.
A spokesperson added that, as with any case,that status could change as they obtain new information.
That's why, while holding hands in prayer and leaning on one another, Brooks' loved ones turned to the community for help.
"If anybody seen anything -- please put yourself in our feet, in our shoes," Blount said. "You would want justice for your loved one, too, so if anybody can help us, please help us. Come forward, please -- that's all I want She got kids, she got grandkids, she got siblings. Come forward."
The mother of 42-year-old Tomorrow Brooks, who was hit and killed by a car along Midlothian Turnpike on Oct. 9, holding a photo of her daughter (Photo: 8News)
The grieving mother said that her daughter loved to sing and dance, and that she dreamed of seeing the world.
"My baby was happy," Blount said, smiling despite her tears.
Now, Brooks' family is pouring love into one another and a memorial as they wait for answers.
Again, the Richmond's Major Crimes Unit is leading this investigation. Anyone with any information about what happened is asked to contact the Richmond Police Department. Tips can remain anonymous.
