Near Greenwood
Albemarle County, Virginia
At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, career and volunteer units with Albemarle County Fire Rescue and officers with the Albemarle County Police Department were dispatched to the area of Newtown Road and Valley Green Drive for a swift water rescue. A 911 caller reported that a 12-year-old male was walking outside when he was swept away by rushing water that had overtaken the roadway from a nearby creek.
Following more than three hours of water operations, first responders paused the search due to limited visibility in the overnight hours and the safety of all those involved. The search resumed during daylight hours on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
At approximately 8:45 a.m. on May 14, search crews in the area of Newtown Road located a deceased individual, believed to be missing 12-year-old Jordan Sims. At this time, search efforts have concluded. The body recovered will be transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office in Richmond for positive identification.
“This is a heartbreaking outcome, and our hearts are with the Sims’ family and loved ones,” said Albemarle County Fire Rescue Chief Dan Eggleston. “We are incredibly grateful to our local and regional partners who supported this search effort with urgency, professionalism, and care.”
ACFR would like to thank ACPD, VDOT, Lynchburg Fire Department and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources for their swift response and assistance in the search operations.
