Update (March 21, 2025): Authorities have identified the paramedic who was killed in this crash as Jacob Bozeman. Fellow paramedic Christopher Mack was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after the crash.

King and Queen County, VA — March 20, 2025, one person was killed and two were injured in an ambulance versus dump truck accident just before 7:00 a.m. on U.S. 360.

According to authorities, two people—neither of them patients—were traveling in an ambulance on U.S. Highway 360 when the accident took place.

The cause of the accident remains unclear. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a dump truck using a crossover pulled into the path of the ambulance resulting in a collision. The person who had been behind the wheel of the ambulance reportedly sustained fatal injuries due to the wreck and was declared deceased at the scene. The passenger from the ambulance and the driver of the dump truck each suffered injuries of unknown severity and were transported to local medical facilities for treatment. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identities of the victims—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a dump truck pulls into the path of an ambulance, the key question isn’t just what happened, but why it happened. In my experience handling truck accident cases, wrecks like this rarely occur without multiple contributing factors that need to be examined.

Why did the dump truck enter the ambulance’s path? Professional drivers are trained to check for oncoming traffic before making a turn, so investigators need to determine why this one did not. Did the driver misjudge the ambulance’s speed? Fail to see the oncoming vehicle? Was distraction or fatigue involved? Investigators should review dashcam footage, black box data, and witness statements to determine what led to the crash.

Did the dump truck have enough time to complete the maneuver safely? Large trucks take longer to accelerate, and crossing multiple lanes of traffic requires careful timing. If the driver attempted the turn too late, that could explain why the ambulance had no opportunity to avoid the collision. Reviewing vehicle speeds, impact angles, and traffic conditions at the time of the crash could provide insight.

Was the dump truck being used for commercial purposes? Most dump trucks operate in construction or material transport, meaning additional safety regulations may apply. Investigators need to determine whether the truck was properly maintained, whether the driver was following hours-of-service regulations, and whether company policies played a role in the wreck. Reviewing company records, driver logs, and past safety violations could help establish whether broader issues contributed.

At the end of the day, the most important thing is finding answers. Even if it takes an independent investigation to gather the right evidence, it’s critical to examine every factor to ensure those affected by the crash get the clarity they deserve.