Chesterfield Man Survives After Powerlines Wrap Crashed Jeep
TL;DR: Keith Adcock, a Chesterfield resident, was trapped in his Jeep for an hour after live power lines fell across the vehicle when another car hit a utility pole near Courthouse Road; he was safely extracted after Dominion Energy deenergized the lines.
Quick facts
- Who: Keith Adcock, Chesterfield resident
- What: Man trapped in Jeep after live power lines fell on vehicle following utility pole strike
- When: Late July 2026 (reported August 5, 2026)
- Where: Courthouse Road near Richland Road, Chesterfield County
The story
Keith Adcock was trapped in his Jeep for approximately one hour after a chain of events left live power lines draped across his vehicle on Courthouse Road near Richland Road in Chesterfield County. According to his account, another vehicle veered into a ditch, crossed through a neighbor's yard, and struck a utility pole, causing the live electrical cables to fall directly onto Adcock's Jeep. The cables came to rest across the windshield of his vehicle.
During the ordeal, Adcock remained inside the Jeep as it became an electrical hazard. He later recalled praying "Jesus take the wheel" during the incident. Emergency responders and Dominion Energy crews arrived at the scene, and workers safely deenergized the power lines before allowing Adcock to exit the vehicle. A Dominion representative warned him that the lines were lethal, underscoring the danger he faced.
After the incident was resolved, Adcock noted a potentially life-saving detail: his Jeep's front bumper may have prevented the cables from sliding onto the hood where they could have struck him fatally. A Dominion worker indicated the bumper likely played a protective role. Adcock emphasized the critical importance of never approaching downed power lines and remaining vigilant while driving. Insurance is covering the repair costs for his vehicle.
Key players
- Keith Adcock: Trapped vehicle operator, Chesterfield resident
- Dominion Energy: Utility company that deenergized power lines and facilitated safe extraction
Why it matters: The incident highlights the dangers of utility pole strikes and the life-threatening risks posed by downed power lines. It also demonstrates the importance of proper emergency response coordination and the potentially lifesaving role of vehicle design features in protecting occupants during electrical hazards.
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Development timeline
- 2026-07-29Utility pole struck, power lines fall on Jeep: Vehicle struck utility pole on Courthouse Road near Richland Road after another car veered into ditch and neighbor's yard; live cables fell on Keith Adcock's Jeep [source]
- 2026-07-29Dominion Energy deenergizes lines, Adcock safely extracted: After approximately one hour, Dominion Energy workers safely deenergized the electrical lines; Adcock was removed from vehicle with no reported injuries [source]
- 2026-08-05Incident reported by WTVR CBS 6: News story published detailing Adcock's account of the incident and the protective role of his Jeep's front bumper [source]
Related links
Read the original at WTVR CBS 6 Local →