Chesterfield, Virginia – A tragic incident unfolded in Chesterfield, Virginia, when a driver struck a couple during an evening stroll, resulting in the death of the wife. The husband, Derek Bizzell, described his wife, Shaunda Bizzell, as a beautiful soul with a love for God and family, expressing his devastation over the loss.
Shaunda Bizzell, who was 42 years old, had decided to join her husband for their evening walk for the first time. Tragically, as they were walking around the neighborhood, a car suddenly veered towards them, causing the fatal collision.
Despite the horrifying ordeal, Derek Bizzell recounted how he tried to scream a warning to his wife as the car approached, but it was too late. The impact left him pinned under the car while his wife was thrown onto the vehicle. In the chaos that followed, neighbors came to his aid and helped contact emergency services.
Unfortunately, Shaunda Bizzell succumbed to her injuries at the hospital, leaving behind her devastated husband and two adult children. The Chesterfield police, who were in the area responding to another incident, discovered the crash scene linked to threatening phone calls made to the 911 call center.
The driver of the car, 22-year-old Daniel N. Anderson, was arrested at the scene and is now facing charges of second-degree murder, malicious wounding, and making threats of violence and destruction. Police investigations have revealed that Anderson intentionally drove his car into the couple, leading to the tragic loss of Shaunda Bizzell.
As Derek Bizzell continues to recover from his injuries, he struggles to come to terms with the devastating loss of his wife. Despite his own pain and suffering, he expressed a willingness to trade places with his wife if given the opportunity, highlighting the depth of his grief. The community in Chesterfield remains shocked by the senseless tragedy that has struck this family and is rallying around them in support during this difficult time.