Bedford County, Virginia crash: 1 seriously Injuredfirefighters say

A person was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash in Bedford County early Saturday morning after a vehicle struck a tree and utility pole, according to the Moneta Volunteer Fire Department.

Victims and emergency response

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

When crews arrived, they reported finding a vehicle that had struck a tree and utility pole head-on.

Firefighters said the vehicle had extensive damage, and the utility pole and power lines were also damaged in the crash.

According to the department, the person inside the vehicle suffered life-threatening injuries and was removed by emergency crews.

Carilion Life-Guard responded to the scene, and the person was flown to a local trauma center after receiving treatment from EMS.

The scene was later turned over to Virginia State Police and Southside Electric.

Crash under investigation

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