A speeding pickup truck went out of control, hit a low wall, and became airborne, landing on the roof of Fish Bowl's Bar and Grill, igniting a fire. Firefighters rescued the driver (Jefferson, W.Va.).



West Virginia Vehicle Lands on Bar Sparking Blaze

On Saturday April 17, 2004 at 0521am, the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department responded to vehicle crash at the Fish Bowl Bar and Grill with fire reported. First engine on scene reported heavy fire and vehicle was on top of the building. Driver of the vehicle had minor injuries from the crash but, jumped off the building and injured his back.



Jefferson FD was assisted by St. Albans West Side VFD, Institute VFD and St. Albans FD.



The vehicle hit a stone wall, jumped over a parked truck that was only hit by the stone from the wall and came to rest on top of the building approx. 80 feet from the wall.

A driver in Jefferson, W.Va. who fell asleep at the wheel of his pickup truck, woke up to a nightmare.

Authorities say after he dozed off, his truck hit an embankment and went airborne over another parked pickup truck before landing on the roof of a bar.

The accident triggered a fire that destroyed Fish Bowl's Bar and Grill.