RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) – Preliminary data released by Virginia State Police (VSP) show that seven people died in crashes over 2025 Memorial Day Weekend, almost cutting the number of deaths in half compared to the recorded 13 deaths during the 2024 weekend.
VSP warns drivers to still keep their guards up on the roads, as 25 deaths were recorded the week following the holiday in 2024.
“With graduations and summer travel continuing beyond this past weekend, we are continuing to ask drivers to buckle up, slow down, drive sober, and avoid distractions,” said Colonel Matthew D. Hanley, Superintendent of Virginia State Police…