Truck Accident on Walden Road – February 26, 2019

At 14:05, Abingdon Fire was dispatched to a single vehicle accident. A box truck had gotten too close to the edge of the roadway on Walden Road and slipped down the embankment.The driver was not injured, but there was damage to the box portion of the truck. Chief 201, Rescue Engine 206, Battalion 209 and Utility 210 responded along with units from the Washington County Life Saving Crew, Abingdon Police and Virginia State Police. A local wrecker firm brought in 2 wreckers and were able to bring the truck back to the roadway without further damage.