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Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Two-vehicle crash sends four to hospital in Augusta County
A two-vehicle crash in Augusta County resulted in serious injuries May 2. At approximately 11:12 a.m. along Route 262, a 2006 Chevy Silverado pickup truck was traveling southbound toward Interstate 81 when it crossed the median and the northbound lanes before going up an embankment, according to Virginia State Police. The Silverado then came back into the northbound lanes and struck a 2023 Hyundai Sonata, police said. The driver and the two passengers in the Sonata all suffered serious injuries and were taken to UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville. The driver of the pickup was taken to Augusta Health, per state police. Virginia State Police are still investigating the crash. More: Staunton City Schools purchases former Eavers property for new operations center More: Fishersville man's trespassing charges won't be prosecuted — Patrick Hite is a reporter at The News Leader. Story ideas and tips always welcome. Connect with Patrick (he/him/his) at phite@ and on Instagram @hitepatrick. Subscribe to us at This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: Augusta County VA two-vehicle crash sends four to hospital
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Med-Flight-1 aids injured hiker in Amherst County rescue mission
AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Virginia State Police's Med Flight-1 responded to rescue and injured hiker along the Cashaw Creek Trail System in Amherst County on Sunday, April 20. Virginia State Police Senior Trooper Pilot Andy Wood, Chesterfield Firefighter Chris Orr, and Chesterfield Lieutenant Mike Abbott then flew the 87 nautical miles to the site. (Photo Credit: Virginia State Police) When crews arrived on scene, surrounded by trees, firefighter Orr was on the ground to assist the juvenile patient into the Baumin Bag to hoist the patient into the helicopter. The patient was flown to UVA Medical Center. Med-Flight is currently in its 41st year and is a publicly funded operation therefore does not charge for its services. It is also in partnership with Virginia State Police and Chesterfield County Fire and EMS. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
