Virginia State Police had responded to more than 8,000 calls for service due to Winter Storm Jonas through 7 a.m. Monday.
The total – 8,412, precisely – included 1,562 traffic crashes and 2,502 disabled vehicles.
The Hampton Roads region has experienced the most traffic crashes with state troopers responding to 570 crashes in the Chesapeake Division. The Metro-Richmond and Northern Virginia regions have had the most disabled, stuck vehicles. The Richmond Division responded to 669 disabled vehicles; the Fairfax Division responded to 692 disabled vehicles.
According to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, there are now six confirmed storm-related deaths in Virginia.
Weather-related safety tips
- Pedestrian traffic: walking can also be very dangerous as people are forced to walk actually in the roads. If you do have to walk, then please wear bright, reflective clothing, walk against traffic so you can see any oncoming vehicles, and do not walk distracted (no texting or earbuds). Also, be sure you dress for the temperatures to avoid frostbite.
- For road conditions, please call 511 or go to 511virginia.organd not 911 or #77.
Driving safety
Clear off ALL snow and ice from your vehicle – windows, roof, trunk and lights
Add extra time to reach travel destination
Slow speed for road conditions
Increase driving distances between vehicles for increased stopping distance
Buckle up and don’t drive distracted
Move over for all stopped emergency vehicles, highway vehicles and tow trucks.
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