
Independence Day holiday weekend traffic accidents claim 10 lives
Virginia is experiencing a disturbing trend on its roadways – increased traffic crash fatalities – with the state on pace to have another unfortunate increase in 2021.

Virginia is experiencing a disturbing trend on its roadways – increased traffic crash fatalities – with the state on pace to have another unfortunate increase in 2021.

With backyard barbecues and public Independence Day celebrations back in full swing, the Virginia State Police is encouraging everyone to plan ahead for the holiday weekend.

With travel forecasts calling for a significant increase for the Memorial Day weekend from 2020, the Virginia State Police is encouraging motorists to bring their “Safety First” mindset to the roadways.

A report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows a 10 percent increase in wrong-way crash fatalities in the most recent four-year period studied.

The arrival of Daylight Saving Time this weekend means one less hour of sleep and the potential for more sleepy drivers on the road.

Public transports are as responsible for passengers’ safety as private transport. So, if you get injured in one, you have the same right as in normal personal injuries to file a claim against the owner of the public transport company.

Everyone wants to say goodbye to 2020, but racing to get there may increase your chances of not reaching the finish line.

Thousands of pedestrians have been killed by car accidents.

Throughout the United States, there are reports that traffic fatalities are increasing. In April 2020, all 50 states reported an increase in traffic fatalities with an average of 36.6 percent.

Preliminary reports from the Virginia State Police indicate nine individuals, to include a 4-year-old child, died during the holiday statistical counting period that began at 12:01 a.m. July 2 and concluded at midnight July 5.
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