Henrico Man Charged After Van Crashes Into West End Thrift Store
A Henrico man, Pedro Carmelo Hernandez, was charged with DWI and other offenses after crashing a van into the West End Thrift store on West Broad Street in Henrico County, Virginia. The building was damaged but repaired quickly, and no…
Richmond Petersburg, VA, October 29, 2026 —
A Henrico man, Pedro Carmelo Hernandez, was charged with driving while intoxicated and other offenses after a van crashed into the West End Thrift store on West Broad Street in Henrico County, Virginia, according to the information provided about the incident.
The crash damaged the building, which was repaired quickly. No one was injured, the summary said. It did not specify when the crash occurred or provide details about the extent of the damage or the repairs.
Hernandez was identified as facing a DWI charge as well as additional offenses, but those other charges were not specified. The information provided also did not say whether Hernandez was driving the van, describe the circumstances leading up to the crash, or identify any actions taken by law enforcement beyond the charges.
No details were provided about the status of the store after the repairs, whether its operations were interrupted, or whether the incident led to any court proceedings. The available account does not include a statement from Hernandez, the store, or authorities.
The known outcome is that the building was repaired and no injuries were reported. Further details about the crash, the specific charges and the case’s status were not included in the information provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Brendan King on www.wtvr.com, see more information here.
