Vehicle rolls down hill into house

A Chevy Impala rolled down a hill and wedged between a house and a fence.

Just before 5 p.m., a Chevy Impala rolled beyond its parking spot on Military Avenue in Vicksburg. Then went down a hill and became wedged between a house and a fence. The driver of the vehicle, a 73-year-old woman, received minor injuries. She refused to be transported for medical treatment. The people in the house heard the impact and got out quickly.

Byron Griffin looks on as city crews work to crimp the gas line so the vehicle can be safely removed. Photo by David Day

The vehicle was firmly lodged against the house and the gas meter on the side of the home. Dane Lovell with the City of Vicksburg showed up to remove the gas meter. He and his crew then dug a hole and crimped the gas line so the vehicle could be moved. The fire department requested the people in the home evacuate prior to Hwy 27 Motors attempting to move the vehicle. If not properly moved it could cause damage to the corner of the home and possibly cause the home to collapse.

Byron Griffin with Hwy 27 works to remove the vehicle as city police and fire look on. Photo by David Day

Luckily, Byron Griffin with Highway 27 was the tow truck operator who responded to the scene. Griffin skillfully pulled the vehicle from the precarious spot. In addition to being wedged against the home, power lines were in his direct line of operation. His skill in operating tow equipment prevented further damage to the power grid, the home, the fence, or the vehicle. Griffin has been working in the industry for 11 years.

Gas department employees begin the process of restoring gas service to the home. Photo by David Day

FireMedic 20, Engine 6 along with the VPD and Battalion 1 all worked the scene to ensure the safety of everyone involved.