RICHMOND, Va. WRIC — Over the Labor Day weekend this year, ten people were killed in car crashes in Virginia, including two pedestrians.
Virginia State Police reported that they investigated eight fatal crashes during the holiday period, which ran from 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 30, to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 2. The crashes occurred in Caroline County, Henrico County, Bedford County, Floyd County, Henry County, Montgomery County, Northampton County, and the city of Lynchburg.
The accidents resulted in ten deaths. Two people died in crashes in Northampton and Henry counties, while the other six crashes each resulted in one death. The crashes in Caroline County and Lynchburg involved pedestrians.
This year saw a slight decrease in fatalities compared to 2023, when 14 people were killed over Labor Day weekend.
Colonel Gary T. Settle, Superintendent of the Virginia State Police, emphasized the need for safe driving practices in a press release on September 3. We are still seeing too many traffic fatalities, Settle said. As the year progresses, it’s crucial for drivers to slow down, wear seat belts, stay focused on the road, and avoid driving under the influence.
During the holiday weekend, state troopers also issued over 3,000 speeding tickets and nearly 1,400 citations for reckless driving. Additionally, 77 drivers were charged with driving under the influence, and 261 were cited for hands-free law violations. There were 463 seat belt violations and over 100 child restraint violations.
Overall, state troopers responded to nearly 800 crashes over Labor Day weekend.
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