Two drown in private pond in Chesterfield County
TL;DR: A 12-year-old child and a 30-year-old woman drowned in a private pond on Bradley Bridge Road in Chesterfield County on July 26, 2026, when the child struggled in the water and the woman attempted a rescue.
Quick facts
- Who: A 12-year-old child and a 30-year-old female family member (identities withheld pending notification of next of kin)
- What: Drowning in a private pond; child entered water and began struggling, woman attempted rescue but also became submerged
- When: July 26, 2026, just before 6 p.m.
- Where: 13300 block of Bradley Bridge Road, Chester, Chesterfield County
The story
A 12-year-old child and a 30-year-old woman, both family members, drowned in a private pond on the 13300 block of Bradley Bridge Road in Chester just before 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
According to Chesterfield County Police, the child entered the pond and began to struggle in the water. The woman attempted a rescue by entering the pond herself but also became submerged. Officers and Chesterfield Fire and EMS personnel responded immediately and recovered both individuals from the water, initiating lifesaving efforts. However, both were pronounced dead at the scene.
The identities of the victims are being withheld pending notification of next of kin. An investigation into the drownings remains ongoing. The specific circumstances that led to the child's initial distress have not been disclosed. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact Chesterfield County Police at (804) 748-1251, Crime Solvers at (804) 748-0660, or the P3 Tips mobile app.
Key players
- Chesterfield County Police: Investigating the incident
- Chesterfield Fire and EMS: Emergency response, lifesaving efforts
Why it matters: The incident highlights water safety risks around private residential ponds, particularly during summer months when families spend more time outdoors. Chesterfield County residents are reminded to exercise caution near water features and ensure adequate supervision.
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Development timeline
- 2026-07-26Drowning incident in private pond: A 12-year-old child and 30-year-old woman drowned in a private pond at 13300 Bradley Bridge Road; woman attempted rescue after child began struggling in water. [[source]](https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/chesterfield-county/bradley-bridge-road-drowning-july-26-2026)
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Sources
- 2 dead after woman tries to save child drowning in Chesterfield pond, police say
- Two family members dead after drowning in a private pond
- Woman, 12-year-old youth drown in Chesterfield County pond
- Two family members drown in Chesterfield pond