The crowd was successful in rolling the truck, allowing easier access to the patient by the fire and rescue crews. As soon as they reached the patient, a helicopter was requested, as it was obvious the driver had sustained significant injuries. The patient was quickly extricated and moved up onto the bridge where Medic 13's crew could better care for him. Lt. Delalian established "Plaza Street Command".
Company 1 notified Loudoun ECC that Engine 1, at Station 20, would be available to handle the helicopter landing zone, which would be set up in a vacant lot beside the fire station. Engine 1's crew set out cones and controlled traffic to allow the helicopter to land. (They were joined in their traffic control duties by Leesburg Police Chief Joe Price.) Once on the ground, the flight crew readied their equipment and awaited the arrival of Medic 13 with the patient.
Once at the landing zone, the flight crew assisted the Medic's crew in patient care before transferring him to the helicopter for transport to Fairfax Hospital. Sadly, the patient succumbed to his injuries.
Back at the accident site, fuel and oil from the truck had entered Tuscarora Creek and needed to be contained. Co. 1 deployed booms and pads in several spots, including as far east as Lawson Road. Eventually, the cleanup was turned over to GEC Environmental, a cleanup contractor. Units returned to service at around 2030.
Photos by Justin Holmberg and Ian Buchanan. Click on the small image to enlarge. Clicking outside the pop-up will close it.
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