VSP: 7 died in Memorial Day weekend crashes in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) – Preliminary data released by Virginia State Police (VSP) show that seven people died in crashes over 2025 Memorial Day Weekend, almost cutting the number of deaths in half compared to the recorded 13 deaths during the 2024 weekend.
VSP warns drivers to still keep their guards up on the roads, as 25 deaths were recorded the week following the holiday in 2024.
'With graduations and summer travel continuing beyond this past weekend, we are continuing to ask drivers to buckle up, slow down, drive sober, and avoid distractions,' said Colonel Matthew D. Hanley, Superintendent of Virginia State Police.
The fatal crashes occurred in the the cities of Chesapeake and Virginia Beach, as well as Bedford, Buckingham, Caroline, Fauquier and Spotsylvania counties. The fatal crash in Bedford County Saturday afternoon, which was a hit-and-run involving a bicycle and a second vehicle, remains under investigation.
All VSP troopers were on patrol during the weekend as a part of Operation C.A.R.E (Crash Awareness Reduction Effort).
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VSP troopers cited over 3,300 drivers for speeding and over 1,500 drivers for reckless driving. Seventy-one drivers were arrested for driving under the influence and 405 drivers were cited for violating the 'hands-free' phone law.
While the numbers are down across the board, Hanley said there is still work to be done.
'Our goal remains to see a holiday weekend where there are no fatal crashes.'
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