| On 12/31/25 at 0635 the Melfa Volunteer Fire & Rescue responded to a motor vehicle accident on Lankford Highway involving a single vehicle and a utility pole. Engine 105 arrived on scene and found the vehicle in the southbound lane with unknown injuries reported at the time of dispatch.
Lieutenant 10, Michael Colona, established Lankford Highway Command. Fire personnel immediately implemented traffic control measures to ensure the safety of emergency responders and the traveling public. Virginia State Police arrived on scene and conducted the investigation, requesting fire units remain in place to assist with continued traffic control.
A wrecker service later arrived and safely removed the vehicle from the roadway. Once the scene was secured and traffic conditions returned to normal, Command was terminated and Engine 105 returned to service.
🚨 Winter Driving Safety Reminder
With snowy and icy conditions present, motorists are urged to slow down, increase following distance, and remain alert to changing road conditions. These precautions help reduce the risk of accidents and protect both drivers and emergency personnel operating along roadways. |
