26-year-old killed in Henrico single-vehicle crash

The crash happened in the 4400 block of Charles City Road.
The crash happened in the 4400 block of Charles City Road.((Source: NBC12))
Published: Jun. 6, 2022 at 4:37 PM EDT|Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 9:28 AM EDT
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HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - Henrico Police have identified a man who was killed in a car crash Monday afternoon.

Officers responded to the 4400 block of Charles City Road for the report of a motor vehicle crash around 3:00 p.m.

Charles City Road was closed between Yahley Mill Road and Turner Road while officers were on scene.

A preliminary investigation indicates that the driver, John Englehart, Jr., of Chesterfield was traveling east on Charles City Road between Yahley Mill Road and Turner Road when his vehicle left the right side of the roadway.

The truck traveled several yards off the street, striking mailboxes. The truck was overturned upon first responders’ arrival.

Englehart died at the scene.

Charles City Road was closed for a portion of the afternoon while crews conducted their investigation.

Henrico Police said speed was not a factor, and the crash remains under investigation.

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