RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia State Police responded to 290 crashes across the Commonwealth since midnight Monday morning as a winter storm impacted roadways, according to a state police spokesperson.
The winter storm dropped between 3 and 7 inches of snow in Central Virginia by Monday evening.
These figures reflect only incidents investigated by Virginia State Police:
- Division 1 (Richmond/Central Virginia): 68 crashes, six reported injuries.
- Division 2 (Culpeper – Winchester to Stafford): 9 crashes, none with injuries.
- Division 3 (Appomattox – Central/Western Virginia): 51 crashes, two reported injuries.
- Division 4 (Wytheville – Southwest Virginia): 43 crashes, three with injuries.
- Division 5 (Chesapeake – Hampton Roads): 36 crashes, three with injuries.
- Division 6 (Salem – Roanoke Area): 66 crashes, three reported injuries.
- Division 7 (Fairfax – Northern Virginia): 17 crashes, three 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."
Sub-freezing temperatures are expected overnight and will impact roads even after the snow stops falling, creating potentially hazardous driving conditions.
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