Thursday, 16 October 2008 10:30

On Thursday, October 16, 2008, the Zion Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched at aproximately 10:30 am along with Orange County Company 24 to a 4 Car MVA with injuries just south of Boswells Tavern on James Madison Highway. Route 15 was completely shut down and traffic was backed up in both directions for miles. Squad 24 and Engine 7-1 arrived on location about the same time. Luckily, there was only one injury from this incident and the patient was taken to UVA by Louisa County Emergency Services Medic 91. Engine 7-1's crew assisted with packaging the patient and cleanup of the accident. Units were on scene for about an hour. The cause of the accident is under investigation by Virginia State Police.