UPDATE: New Kent deputy recovering at home, no charges filed to date in bicycle event mishap

The New Kent deputy sheriff who was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic during a bicycle-touring event through the county is recovering at home.

Capt. Chris Hamlet sustained a broken arm and other unspecified injuries when he was struck by a pickup truck at the intersection of New Kent Highway (Route 249) and Henpeck Road in Quinton around 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 4.

Hamlet was on foot directing traffic for the Martin’s Tour of Richmond bicycle event when he was struck by a 2001 Dodge pickup truck. State police said the pickup was proceeding through the intersection at the direction of another deputy on duty at the scene.

Hamlet was transported to a Richmond hospital for treatment. He is now recovering at home and “improving,” New Kent Chief Deputy Joe McLaughlin said today (Wednesday).

“He’s still in a lot of pain,” McLaughlin said, adding that Hamlet is undergoing physical therapy. “But he said he feels 100 percent better to be at home.”

McLaughlin declined to elaborate on the extent of Hamlet’s injuries out of respect for the family’s wishes, he said.

An investigation into the accident is being conducted by state police, but thus far no charges have been filed.