Virginia firefighter killed in car crash. Joseph Quigley was a member of Dale City VFD.

FF Joseph Quigley and FF Maria Scherer

On the way to work at 5:30 AM coming across the American Legion Bridge from Virginia into Maryland we became aware of a serious traffic accident on the nearby Clara Barton Parkway. This afternoon STATter 911 learned the person killed was a volunteer firefighter with the Dale City VFD in Prince William County, Virginia. Assistant Chief Steve Chappell just sent this press release:

It is with deep regret and sorrow that the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department announces the death of Firefighter/EMTB Joseph Quigley. Firefighter Quigley joined the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department in 2004 and was an active firefighter assigned to Fire Station 10 (Birchdale). He is survived by his parents, three brothers, and his girlfriend-member Firefighter/EMTB Maria Scherer.

At approximately 0530 hours, Firefighter Quigley was driving to work along the Clara Barton Parkway when a Ford Explorer traveling in the opposite direction crossed into his lane striking his vehicle head-on. Firefighter Quigley was pronounced dead at the scene. The United States Park Police is investigating the incident. Memorial services will be announced when available.

You may recall that Dale City lost volunteer Cecilia Turnbough during a training exercise in November.

Tribute by FF Chico Marrero, Dale City VFD