Driver in critical condition following single-vehicle crash in Moneta, Virginia

The Moneta Volunteer Fire Department said that a patient was in critical condition following a vehicle collision Saturday night.

Victims and emergency response

According to officials, crews were dispatched to the 1500 block of Diamond Hill Road at 1:07 a.m. following an Apple Watch crash detection alert.

Attempts to establish contact with device owner.

The vehicle sustained extensive damage, and the compromised power pole and lines created additional hazards at the scene.

One occupant was found still inside the vehicle with life-threatening injuries.

Due to the severity of the patient’s condition, crews initiated a rapid extrication and Carilion Life-Guard was requested to assist with critical care and rapid transport.

Following extrication, the patient received treatment from EMS personnel on scene before being transferred to Life-Guard 10 for transport to a local Level I Trauma Center.

Road and location background

Upon arrival, units located a single-vehicle collision involving a vehicle that struck a tree and a utility pole head-on.