25 traffic fatalities reported statewide during Virginia's first week of summer
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The Virginia State Police investigated 21 traffic crashes between May 28 and June 4, which resulted in the 25 fatalities. None of the crashes occurred in Henrico, but Caroline, Hanover and Goochland counties all witnessed fatal crashes.
“Twenty-five traffic deaths in one week should be of very serious concern for every Virginian," said Col. Gary T. Settle, superintendent of Virginia State Police. "In order for this summer to be a safe one, we need Virginians to re-commit to safe driving habits. Driving smart, safe and sober must be everyone’s number one, and only, focus when behind the wheel.”
Preliminary figures show Virginia has had 336 traffic fatalities on state highways during the first five months of the year. In 2023, there were 341 deaths during the same timeframe.
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