Driver crashes car after reaching for inhaler on road, Augusta County VA


A driver veered off near Heston Farm Lane while reaching for her inhaler, hitting a fence and utility pole. The vehicle's airbags deployed and caused smoke inside. The driver is unsure about injuries and reported feeling shocked. Authorities were notified.
Audio|Source: Augusta County and Staunton Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Traffic crash, Shalom Road, Heston Farm Lane, operate County One.
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Rescue 6, Rescue 65, Company 19, for traffic crash, intersection of Schlam Road and Heston Farm Lane and Williamsboro. Operate County 1, 602.
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625 responding CER603 intersection of Shalom Road, Heston Farm Lane and Waynesboro.
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The single vehicle traffic crash, a 2008 Honda Civic.
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The caller she was reaching for her inhaler when she went off the side of the road.
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She struck a fence and a utility pole.
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She's not sure if she's injured.
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She's stated she was in shock.
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The inside of the vehicle was smoking from the airbags.
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She is partially in the road. State Police has been notified.
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Location mentioned:
Heston Farm Ln, Virginia 22980
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