
Virginia State Police: Be safe on the roads this Thanksgiving season
Virginia State Police urges motorists to slow down and keep their focus on the road so everyone makes it safely to the holiday table.

Virginia State Police urges motorists to slow down and keep their focus on the road so everyone makes it safely to the holiday table.

Seven lives have been lost in the past seven days as a result of traffic crashes on Virginia highways. Sadly, four of the six individuals killed in passenger vehicle crashes during that week were unrestrained.

Virginia highways will be bustling this week as millions of people take to the road for the Independence Day holiday, and Virginia State Police is urging motorists to ensure safety and celebration go hand-in-hand.

A record-breaking 46.9 million Americans and nearly 1.3 million Virginians are projected to travel 50 miles or more away from home this July 4th holiday.

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.

Virginia baseball opened the newly expanded Disharoon Park in February. Fitting for the 2018 brand, it came in an ugly 9-4 loss to VMI that saw the Keydets score six runs in a 31-minute top of the first and never look back.

High winds are affecting much of the commonwealth, with downed trees and signs, debris in roadways and issues with traffic signals being reported in many areas.

The few inches of snow in the forecast could create a big headache for commuters tomorrow morning. Even though some areas of Central Virginia may only get an inch or two, the timing of the snowfall, in the height of rush hour, is cause for concern.

A winter storm warning is still active for east central, eastern, south central, and southeast portions of Virginia until 1 p.m. In addition, a blizzard warning has been issued for Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach until 1 p.m.

Virginia is among 15 states to participate in a two-day Drive to Save Lives traffic safety initiative that coincides with National Teen Driver Safety Week.
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