11 dead in fatal crashes during Fourth of July holiday period

RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia State Police released a report Tuesday in which 11 people lost their lives in fatal crashes over the Fourth of July holiday. VSP says the deaths occurred in nine traffic crashes over a four-day counting period from July 3-6.

According to state police, the fatal crashes took place in Amelia, Buckingham, Clarke, Fairfax, Henrico, King William, Orange, Prince Edward, and Spotsylvania Counties.

“Even one fatality is one too many, but 11 deaths are extremely alarming,” said Colonel Matthew D. Hanley, Superintendent of Virginia State Police. “Sadly, these tragedies are preventable. We urge everyone to avoid distractions, slow down, buckle up, and drive sober. Our main concern is your safety.”…

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