Virginia State Police responds to winter weather crashes
Virginia State Police is encouraging drivers to stay off the roads as our region continues to see winter weather conditions.
Police offer safety tips as winter storm leads to hundreds of crashes across Virginia
: The Virginia State Police reports that there have been 700 crashes statewide since midnight (as of 9:00 p.m. Tuesday). VSP said that in the Lynchburg area - there have been 99 crashes with seven people injured.
Virginia State Police reports 305 crashes over the course of 16 hours due to winter weather
Virginia State Police are reminding drivers to exercise caution and stay off the road if possible, as winter weather continues to make conditions dangerous throughout the state.
Virginia State Police reports dozens of crashes as winter storm continues
Virginia state troopers are urging drivers to stay off the road during the winter storm after responding to dozens of crashes overnight. Virginia State Police said the winter storm moved into parts of the Commonwealth late Monday night and has already begun impacting roads.
Update: Winter storm results in 305 crashes in Virginia, 24 with injuries, no fatalities
Virginia State Police report that deteriorating conditions from the winter storm have resulted in more than 300 crashes since midnight.
State police respond to more than 70 crashes as winter weather hits Virginia
Police advise drivers to stay off the roads during the storm allowing the Virginia Department of Transportation and other emergency crews more space to manage the situation and ensure road safety.
More winter weather on tap for portions of Southwest Virginia
A winter storm warning remains in effect until 4 p.m. Wednesday for portions of Southwest Virginia, which is expected to create even more power outages and impact driving conditions.
Virginia State Police: 73 crashes, four injuries reported in winter storm
There have been 73 crashes reported in Virginia since the winter storm began to deliver heavy snow and ice throughout the state.
Winter weather makes travel difficult for Virginia drivers: 'Take it easy'
State police said there were 700 accidents in Virginia due to the winter weather, which are statistics these drivers don't want to part be of as they try to get home from work and work to do their part to stay off the roads the rest of Tuesday night.
Virginia State Police responds to over 40 crashes in Northern Virginia
Virginia State Police (VSP) responded to over 40 crashes in the Northern Virginia region on Tuesday amid a snowstorm. In a news release, VSP said as of 9 p.m. on Tuesday, troopers responded to 43 crashes in its Fairfax Division since midnight.
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