Seven people were killed in traffic crashes on Virginia roads during the 2026 Memorial Day holiday weekend, according to preliminary data from Virginia State Police.
The deaths occurred during the holiday counting period from Friday through Monday. This year’s total is two fewer than in 2025, when nine people died in crashes over the Memorial Day weekend.
Virginia State Police reported that the fatal crashes happened in Appomattox, Botetourt, Henrico, Isle of Wight, Mecklenburg, and Pittsylvania counties, as well as the City of Roanoke. Two of the crashes involved pedestrians, including fatal crashes in Henrico and Isle of Wight…