A Flaming Van on Chippenham

Actually saw this on the end of the drive yesterday; a van in flames on Chippenham (aka VA State Road 150, or SR150). Driver (according to the local news) was unable to walk; his wheelchair and other equipment was burned up in the van. I saw two guys carrying him from the vehicle when I pulled up. One of the people who saved him saw the van on fire, and the guy waving from the window. As to how he drove, probably with "hand controls"...my brother in law drives though he can not walk. Very expensive but they work pretty well. Have also heard small planes can be flown with that equipment.

Got out to do some exploring further down Chippenham yesterday. Got back from a Carolina home visit over the weekend; enjoyed a great time there. Headed out toward Richmond. I have been down a portion of it; stumbled across the Stony Point Fashion Park on my first visit to Richmond. This time went by the Regency Square Mall; a nice two story mall. I rode out W. Broad Street, and I-64 was the point where I turned around. Rode down River Road which was interesting. Some really big houses and old churches...strangely though in the direction I went did not see the river. I did see it from Chippenham; neat view just before the photo where the van was on fire.
Richmond so far has been a very easy town to explore. Real good on putting up directional signs and point of interest signs so its hard to really get lost, and its a smaller area (city wise) than Charlotte. Seems a lot closer together which is pretty good. Different areas in Charlotte are pretty widely spaced; can do some real driving from Point A to Point B in that town.
Hope to get out some more during the upcoming rainy weekend. Looking forward to some of the festivals and events that will be coming up when the weather improves; seems to be a lot that goes on here in the spring and summer. Did make the Tacky Light Tour last Christmas; was a nice introduction to local events; that was different and fun to see.