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A Moment of Silence in the Rain: Community Member dies in tragic auto accident

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Real Estate Technology with ActiveRain

Earlier today we received the sobering news that one of our community members has recently died in a tragic auto accident.

Mohamed Mekhimar, an agent with RE/MAX Commonwealth in Richmond VA died early Monday, Jan. 19, in an automobile crash on Pole Green Road, near the Mechanicsville Turnpike.

According to sources at the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, Mohamed Mekhimar was killed around 5:50am when his 2005 Honda CRV ran off the right shoulder and struck a utility pole. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, speed was not a factor, and he was wearing his seat belt.

Mohamed joined ActiveRain in early August of 2006 and quickly achieved the Featured Agent status for Richmond VA.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies go out to his family and friends.

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Comments (42)

Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

MY thought and prayers are with him and his family...How sad...

Jan 31, 2009 03:16 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

What a tragedy, everyone is part of the "family" in this community, and losing a member affects us all.  Mohamed and his family will continue to be in my prayers.

Jan 31, 2009 03:54 AM
Renae Bolton
Marketing 4 Realtors - Garfield Heights, OH
I'm your Professional Real Estate Marketing VA!

Does AR have a bereavement committee? This is so awful. Since he was such an active member of the community here, it would be nice if we could do something as a group for his family.

~Renae

Jan 31, 2009 04:07 AM
Donna Harris
Donna Homes, powered by JPAR - TexasRealEstateMediationServices.com - Austin, TX
Realtor,Mediator,Ombudsman,Property Tax Arbitrator

This is very sad news.  We all meet so many people online and some disappear without any word, and I always wonder what happens to them.

Jan 31, 2009 04:52 AM
Sandy Fenton
Keller Williams NY Realty * Licensed Associate Broker - Mount Kisco, NY
ABR, ASP, CDPE, GRI -Westchester NY - Condos to Luxury Homes

I am so sorry to learn this sad news.  My thoughts and prayers are with his family and those that loved him.

Jan 31, 2009 09:35 AM
Cathy Lee
CL Design Services Home Staging - Danville, CA
ASP, IAHSP, RESA Danville, CA

My heartfelt sympathy to Mohamed's family.  May they soon feel peace and may they be comforted from friends and loved ones during this tragic time.

Jan 31, 2009 09:37 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

It is to sad to hear of the death of any one whose live is quickly taken form them.  My condolences and prayers go out to Mohamed's family.

Jan 31, 2009 10:26 AM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate

I'm saddened to hear this news about a fellow Virginia real estate professional and Active Rainer.  Thoughts and prayers are with Mohamed's family.  He will be missed.

Jan 31, 2009 10:39 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

How deeply tragic.  My heart and prayers go out to his family. 

Jan 31, 2009 11:44 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Rich, I was very saddend by this.  My heartfelt wishes to his family and friends.  Thank you for taking the time to let us know.

Jan 31, 2009 11:56 AM
Jeremy Blanton
Myrtle Beach Homes Blog - Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach REALTORĀ®- myrtlebeachhomesblog.com

Wow, this is a very sad thing to hear.  I wish the best to his family during this time.

Jan 31, 2009 01:30 PM
Terry & Bonnie Westbrook
Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI
Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

It can happen so fast we all should hug our families and hope we never have to go through such a tragic loss.

Jan 31, 2009 02:09 PM
Vickie McCartney
Maverick Realty - Owensboro, KY
Broker, Real Estate Agent Owensboro KY

How sad is this, especially for his family.  It just goes to show you that we never know when our time on earth may come to an end... every day is a gift! 

Feb 15, 2009 02:36 AM
Konnie Mac McCarthy
MacNificent Properties, LLC - Cobb Island, MD
Broker/Owner - VA & MD "Time To Get A Move On!"
There are never any words when something like this happens. I does however remind us all to love the people close to us every day
Feb 21, 2009 03:54 AM
Luke Constantino
Brooklyn/Manhattan Real Estate - Brooklyn, NY
Residential/Commercial Real Estate Brooklyn NY

My sympathies to his family and friends.

I have drive in Virginia and find the majority very fast and very reckless.

This is very tragic.

Feb 28, 2009 04:52 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Everything happens for a reason...and this just popped up on my screen...Know that while it is belated, our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Know that the pain of his loss will be replaced by the many wonderful memories he has left for a lifetime.

Mar 04, 2009 12:38 AM
Heather the Realtor Orlando, Lake Mary
LemonTree Realty - Orlando, FL
First Time Home Buyers, Bank Owned Homes

I am just now seeing this. My condolensces go out to his family. Reading it sent chills down my back. He will be greatly missed here on AR

Apr 02, 2009 02:51 AM
Bo Hussung
Bell Title /Triserv LLC - Nashvle, TN

and today too...everyday should some amount of levity to it

Bo

Apr 02, 2009 04:01 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I am so sorry to hear this.  Light and blessings to his friends and family and I hope this is entered into that group created for those who have passed.

Apr 02, 2009 04:13 PM
Judy Bracken-Commissaris
Keller Williams Western Realty - Bellingham, WA
Broker/Owner Keller Williams Western Realty

Deepest sympathy and condolences to his famly and friends.  So sorry to hear this.

Aug 17, 2009 11:58 AM