RICHMOND, Va. — The community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of 41-year-old Stephen Lomax of Henrico, who tragically lost his life in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning on the Powhite Parkway.

According to the Richmond Police Department, the crash occurred around 1:46 a.m. in the northbound lanes near the Douglasdale Road exit. When officers arrived, they discovered that a vehicle had collided with the guiderail on the right side of the roadway. Stephen Lomax, the driver, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. An adult female passenger was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the exact cause and manner of death. The RPD Crash Team closed the northbound lanes for several hours as they processed the scene and gathered evidence to better understand what led to the crash.

At this time, authorities have not identified the cause of the incident, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Those who knew Stephen remember him as a dedicated, kind, and caring man who always put his family and loved ones first. Friends describe him as someone who could bring laughter to any room and who approached life with integrity, humility, and warmth. His sudden passing has left an irreplaceable void in the hearts of all who loved him.

As his family and friends navigate this painful time, they are comforted by the many memories of Stephen’s compassion and the positive impact he made on the lives of others. His legacy will continue to live on through the love he shared and the kindness he showed every day.

The community extends its deepest condolences to the Lomax family, keeping them in their thoughts and prayers during this period of unimaginable loss.

Rest in Peace, Stephen Lomax

Gone too soon, but forever remembered.