VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Nearly two years after 23-year-old James Beckles IV was struck and killed while crossing the intersection of Lynnhaven Parkway and Princess Anne Road, the driver responsible has been sentenced for involuntary manslaughter.

Beckles was killed in February 2024 while walking his bike home from work. The driver, Rodney Coleman, stayed at the scene after the crash and was later charged with involuntary manslaughter. Coleman’s bench trial took place in August.

The 23-year-old grew up playing sports at Atlantic Shores and at Landstown High School.

According to Beckles’ father, James Beckles III, Coleman told the court he was originally on his way to the store but decided to turn back home.

“Lynnhaven to Princess Anne, he was crossing over and had successfully crossed a

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