
Traffic crashes claim eight lives in Virginia during 2020 Memorial Day Weekend
The 2020 Memorial Day weekend not only netted a reduction in overall traffic volumes on Virginia’s highways, but also a slight decrease in traffic deaths.

The 2020 Memorial Day weekend not only netted a reduction in overall traffic volumes on Virginia’s highways, but also a slight decrease in traffic deaths.

Traditionally the Memorial Day weekend signals the start of the summer travel season and significant increases in traffic on most interstate corridors across Virginia.

NASCAR could be set to return to the track as soon as May 17 with a race at Darlington, and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper confirmed Tuesday that he expects the Coca-Cola 600 to go off as scheduled in Charlotte on Memorial Day weekend.

Preliminary reports indicate the 2019 Memorial Day weekend proved deadly for a total of 11 individuals, six of whom were riding on motorcycles.

The Virginia Trucking Association joins the American Trucking Associations and ATA’s Share the Road highway safety program in advising Memorial Day travelers to take extra driving precautions throughout the busy holiday weekend.

With travel forecasts calling for more than 1 million Virginians to be taking to the highways this Memorial Day weekend, the Virginia State Police is encouraging all motorists to make safe driving practices a priority.

Virginia experienced its fewest number of traffic deaths during the 2018 Memorial Day weekend – the lowest within at least the past five years.

As travelers plan their vacations and pack their bags for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, Virginia State Police is urging motorists to make sure traffic safety is at the top of their agenda.

Charlottesville Parks & Rec will open its two outdoor pools for the 2018 summer season beginning Saturday, May 26th. The Onesty Family Aquatic Center and Washington Park Pool offer residents and visitors a fun and safe way to enjoy aquatic experiences and beat the summer heat.

Local residents can rediscover affordable family fun at Albemarle County’s three swimming beaches this summer. On Saturday, May 26, swimming beaches at Chris Greene, Walnut Creek and Mint Springs open for the three-day holiday weekend.
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