US Edition7 Lives Lost on Virginia Roads over Memorial Day Weekend
- Preliminary figures indicate that seven individuals lost their lives in vehicle accidents across Virginia during the 2025 Memorial Day weekend, spanning from Friday to Monday.
- This event follows a nationwide traffic safety effort and a high level of enforcement activity by Virginia State Police during the holiday period.
- Fatal crashes occurred in Bedford, Buckingham, Caroline, Fauquier, and Spotsylvania counties, as well as Chesapeake and Virginia Beach, including a hit-and-run bicyclist incident.
- Virginia State Police issued over 3,300 speeding citations, 1,500 reckless driving citations, 71 DUI arrests, 506 seatbelt violations, and 405 hands-free law violations during the holiday.
- The 2025 fatalities represent a significant reduction from 13 deaths in 2024, but officials urge continued caution as graduations and summer travel continue.
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