Google Maps : The approximate area where the deadly crash took place Monday afternoon – March 11, 2019 on Oak Ridge Road in Arrington of Nelson County, Virginia. A 16 year old girl died in the accident.
Arrington
Oak Ridge Ridge Near Diggs Mountain Road
Nelson County, Virginia
Here’s updated information received from VSP Richmond at 12:58 PM Tuesday afternoon 3.12.19
“Virginia State Police Trooper T.A. Hackenbracht is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash in Nelson County. The crash occurred March 11, 2019 at 1:05 p.m. on Oak Ridge Road, less than a mile west of Diggs Mountain Road.
A 1999 Acura Integra was traveling west on Oak Ridge Road when it ran off the right side of the highway. The driver over-corrected which caused the vehicle to cross back into the roadway and cross over the center line. The driver over corrected a second time, which caused the vehicle to run off the right side of the highway again. The vehicle then struck an embankment and a tree, spun around and overturned.
The driver of the Acura, Zachary W. Debilzan, 22, of Amherst, Va., suffered minor injuries in the crash.
A 16-year-old passenger and (an 18-year-old female passenger from Shipman, Va.) were both transported to UVA Medical Center for treatment. The 16-year-old female from Nelson County succumbed to her injuries later Monday (March 11). The 18-year-old is still being treated for serious injuries.
None of the vehicle’s three occupants was wearing a seat belt.
Charges are pending, as the crash remains under investigation.
Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”
Editor’s note : We modified one of the sentences in the release to make it clearer that the 18 years old is from Shipman and the 16 year deceased female is from Nelson County, but not necessarily Shipman, according to a follow up email from VSP.
Here’s updated information received from VSP Richmond at 10:07 PM Monday night 3.11.19
“At 1:19 p.m. Monday, Virginia State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash in Nelson County at Oak Ridge Road and Diggs Mountain Road.
Both the driver and passenger were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The passenger later succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.
The crash remains under investigation.
This is all the information I have on the crash at this time. I will provide an update Tuesday.
Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”
Original post from 7:08 PM 3.11.19
The Virginia State Police continue investigating a very serious wreck that occurred early Monday afternoon on Oak Ridge Road in Arrington. The accident occured on the western end of the road nearest US 29 in the vicinity of Infinity Downs at Diggs Mountain Road.
This was the latest we had from VSP early Monday afternoon:
“At 1:19 p.m. Monday, Virginia State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash in Nelson County at Oak Ridge Road and Diggs Mountain Road. Both the driver and passenger were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The passenger is being treated for life-threatening injuries. The crash remains under investigation.
Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police”
Earlier Monday evening around 6:45 PM Nelson County Public Schools posted this to their Facebook page, but it appears to have been removed later in the evening.
Additional info as we learn or is updated from VSP.
Nelly’s Wok, soon to open in Nellysford held an informal free egg roll tasting and giveaway Thursday afternoon in Nellysford. The chinese restaurant is slated to open within the next month, though we don’t have an exact date just yet.
Richard Averitt of Nellysford chats it up Thursday afternoon while waiting for a free sample of an egg roll in fronts of Nelly’s Wok in Nellysford. March 7, 2019
For those of us that don’t party until that hour, your best bet is to move your clock ahead one hour before turning in on Saturday night. Then you’re all taken care of until Sunday – Nov 3, 2019 when we go back to standard time.
Until then, enjoy those longer and warmer days to come!!
Photo Via CBS19 News Charlottesville : The general vicinity off of White Mountain Road where the fatal accident occurred Wednesday afternoon near the Nelson – Albemarle County Line. – March 6, 2019
Afton
Near White Mountain Road
Nelson County, Virginia
Updated 6:54 PM 3.6.19
Authorities are investigating a fatal work related accident in Nelson County just off of White Mountain Road near the Albemarle County line at a field logging site.
Updated with amended release from Nelson County Sheriff David Hill, deceased person’s name released:
On 3/6/2019 at 12:57PM the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service to investigate a reported work related accident at a logging site near the 2200 block of White Mountain Road in Afton, Virginia. Bryant D. Thurston, age 43, of Augusta County, Virginia was discovered dead at the scene. The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office is coordinating their investigation with the Virginia Department of Labor & Industry and The Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. This is an open investigation. There is no more information available at this time.
Via Google Maps : (NOTE : The red marker does not signify the exact location of the accident) : The general area off of White Mountain Road where the fatal accident occurred Wednesday afternoon – Match 6, 2019.
Nelson County Sheriff David Hill released the following information Wednesday afternoon regarding the accident. The verbatim release:
“On 3/6/2019 the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate an apparent work related accident in Afton, Virginia. A 43 year old male was discovered dead at the scene. The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office is coordinating their investigation with the Virginia Department of Labor & Industry and The Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending the notification of the next of kin.”
Photo By John Taylor : Freezing temps held on Tuesday afternoon in the highest of elevations across parts of the Blue Ridge. Ice can be seen hanging in the trees in this photo from Devils Knob at 3500 feet at Wintergreen Resort. March 5, 2019
Photo By Laura Lombreglia : Ice turned the mountaintops of The Priest into a magical ice palace Tuesday afternoon – March 5, 2019.
We’ve got a few more chilly days ahead with the chance for some wintry precip toward the end of the week, but much milder temperatures with just plain rain awaits as we head into next week.
Photo By BRL Mountain Photographer Paul Purpura : Beautiful pictures continue coming in Saturday morning from the day after the ice storm in the mountains. This was at Wintergreen Resort – March 2, 2019
Our mountain photographer, Paul Purpura, grabbed another beauty Saturday morning from Wintergreen Resort looking up toward Devils Knob.
Photo By Phillip Bubel : Here’s another pretty photo sent to us from Phillip early Saturday morning. If you visit our Facebook page (click here) you can see the 360 degree version! March 2, 2019Photo By Phillip Bubel : Ice encases a picnic table Saturday morning – March 2, 2019 at Wintergreen Resort.Photo By Pam Soloman : Ice encases tree branches at Wintergreen Resort – Saturday morning : March 2, 2019
Nothing but pure beauty from 3500 feet above early Saturday morning as the sun was rising over the Rockfish Valley of Nelson County, Virginia as seen from Devils Knob at Wintergreen Resort. March 2, 2019
Thanks to John Taylor on Devils Knob at Wintergreen for this photo : Though it’s a few degrees above freezing Friday afternoon in the lower elevations, that’s not the case up above. March 1, 2019.
Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia
Down in the valley portions of the Blue Ridge temps have been hanging in the middle 30s for much of Friday, but up in the mountains at places like Wintergreen Resort the temps have been in the upper 20s and around 30°. That’s allowed light rain falling to freeze on contact. John Taylor on Devils Knob around 3500 feet sent us this picture above.
For the absolute latest weather updates from NWS click on the image above.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY Including Wintergreen
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
943 AM EST Fri Mar 1 2019
Washington-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-
Hardy-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-
Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
943 AM EST Fri Mar 1 2019
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Freezing rain and freezing drizzle expected. Ice
accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch expected. Highest
amounts will be at the higher elevations.
* WHERE…Portions of northern and western Maryland, central,
northwestern and western Virginia and eastern West Virginia.
Glaze ice will primarily impact higher elevations during the
daylight hours today, but may spread to lower elevations
tonight.
* WHEN…Until 1 AM EST Saturday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The
hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on
steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery,
increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Zone Forecast Product
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1007 AM EST Fri Mar 1 2019
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the city of Wintergreen
1007 AM EST Fri Mar 1 2019
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY…
.REST OF TODAY…Freezing drizzle late this morning, then
freezing rain and rain this afternoon. Additional ice
accumulation of up to one quarter of an inch. Highs in the lower
30s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation near
100 percent.
.TONIGHT…Freezing rain and rain in the evening, then a slight
chance of rain and freezing rain after midnight. Ice accumulation
of up to a tenth of an inch. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY…Cloudy. A chance of rain or freezing rain in the
morning, then rain in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Rain or a chance of snow. Lows in the upper 20s.
Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 20.
.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Cold with lows 10 to 15. Wind
chill values as low as zero.
.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs around 30. Wind chill values as low as
zero.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 20.
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE…UPDATED
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
956 AM EST Fri Mar 1 2019
…Additional Light Icing Possible Through This Evening…
.Weak low pressure passing to the south of the region will bring
another round of precipitation this afternoon and evening. With
temperatures expected to hover around freezing, additional light
icing may occur especially on elevated surfaces through late this
evening.
Bath-Rockbridge-Amherst-
Including the cities of Hot Springs, Lexington, Buena Vista,
and Amherst
956 AM EST Fri Mar 1 2019
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT…
* WHAT…Light freezing rain or freezing drizzle expected. Trace
to less than one tenth of an inch of ice expected. Highest
amounts across the ridges.
* WHERE…Rockbridge, Amherst and Bath Counties.
* WHEN…Until midnight EST tonight. Best potential for glazing
later this afternoon and evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The hazardous conditions could impact the
evening commute. Bridges and overpasses could become icy.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
This Winter Weather Advisory means that light freezing rain and
freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties, mainly in the
higher ridges. Use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
