Virginia’s ‘Highway Heroes’ to showcase crash scene skills at ‘Touch-A-Truck’ event
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will host an event on Saturday to showcase the skills first responders use every day when responding to crashes. This free "Touch-A-Truck" exhibit will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, located at 10300 Courthouse Road. "This event will feature a simulated crash scene to help the public see an incident from the perspective of first responders working in the roadway daily," VDOT said. "Attendees can watch live K-9 and motorcycle skills demonstrations, patient extrication, and towing recovery." Map of "Touch-A-Truck" event. (Photo: VDOT) First responders -- or "Highway Heroes" -- from all over the greater Richmond area will be present, in addition to several towing services, AAA representatives and more. Judge says use of license plate cameras in Richmond-area robbery investigations did not violate 4th Amendment Attendees can enter at Gate 2 of the fairgrounds, near the intersection of Courthouse and Krause roads. Parking will be available nearby at L.C. Bird High School.
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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will host an event on Saturday to showcase the skills first responders use every day when responding to crashes.
This free "Touch-A-Truck" exhibit will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, located at 10300 Courthouse Road.
"This event will feature a simulated crash scene to help the public see an incident from the perspective of first responders working in the roadway daily," VDOT said. "Attendees can watch live K-9 and motorcycle skills demonstrations, patient extrication, and towing recovery."
Map of "Touch-A-Truck" event. (Photo: VDOT)
First responders -- or "Highway Heroes" -- from all over the greater Richmond area will be present, in addition to several towing services, AAA representatives and more.
Attendees can enter at Gate 2 of the fairgrounds, near the intersection of Courthouse and Krause roads. Parking will be available nearby at L.C. Bird High School.
