RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia State Police have responded to 155 crashes across the Commonwealth since midnight Monday morning as a winter storm continues to impact roadways, according to a state police spokesperson.
The winter storm is expected to drop between 3 and 5 inches of snow in Central Virginia by Monday evening when the precipitation is forecast to end.
These figures reflect only incidents investigated by Virginia State Police:
- Division 1 (Richmond/Central Virginia): 15 crashes, two reported injuries.
- Division 2 (Culpeper – Winchester to Stafford): 6 crashes, none with injuries.
- Division 3 (Appomattox – Central/Western Virginia): 24 crashes, one reported injury.
- Division 4 (Wytheville – Southwest Virginia): 31 crashes, two with injuries.
- Division 5 (Chesapeake – Hampton Roads): 23 crashes, three with injuries.
- Division 6 (Salem – Roanoke Area): 45 crashes, one reported injury.
- Division 7 (Fairfax – Northern Virginia): 11 crashes, two reported injuries.
“Virginia State Police is urging motorists to closely monitor road conditions and follow guidance from the Virginia Department of Transportation before traveling,” a state police spokesperson shared. “Drivers are encouraged to check real-time road conditions and to remain alert for VDOT crews actively working to clear roadways. Motorists should give snowplows and VDOT trucks ample space to safely perform their duties.”…