Driver arrested in DUI hit-and-run that killed boy on West Broad Street in Henrico

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — A man has been arrested for allegedly driving under the influence in a deadly hit-and-run crash that closed a stretch of West Broad Street in Henrico County for hours on Saturday morning.

Henrico Police said officers were investigating a crash along the 7000 block of W. Broad Street (Route 250) near Willard Road, not far from Glenside Drive and Hungary Spring Road. The wreck was reported around 6:30 a.m., according to the department’s online emergency communications logs.

John Daniel Bruehl, 41, was arrested and charged with hit-and-run and driving under the influence, officers wrote in an email around 2 p.m.

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Bruehl, who was also served an outstanding failure to appear warrant for Hanover County, is being held without bond at the Henrico County Jail.

“A juvenile male from Henrico was identified as the victim and died at the scene," Henrico Police Capt. Matt Pecka said. "Our thoughts are with the loved ones of this young man, as well as everyone affected by this incident..."

Family members identified the victim as 16-year-old Joshua Driver, a sophomore at J.R. Tucker High School.

Investigators said the crash is "a reminder to all motorists about the dangers of drinking and driving."

"If you plan to consume alcohol, please arrange for a designated driver, use public transportation, or call a ride service," officers wrote. "Never get behind the wheel if you are impaired. Stay alert, obey traffic laws, and always make safety your top priority this holiday weekend."

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call Officer T. Holmes at 804-501-5000, Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000, or online at P3Tips.com.

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