Fatal Car Accidents Kill Nine in Virginia Thanksgiving Weekend 2011 | Stafford Car Accident Attorney
Virginia State Police released that during the reportable Thanksgiving holiday weekend from 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, November 23 through midnight Sunday, November 27, 2011, that they investigated 884 traffic accidents with nine people killed on Virginia’s roads during the weekend. Of the nine that were killed, five were reported as not wearing their seatbelts. Also, alcohol was considered a factor in two of the fatal car crashes reported. This is down from the 10 killed in Virginia during the same reported Thanksgiving weekend in 2010.
“Sadly, half of the traffic crashes involved victims who weren’t buckled up. As we begin this holiday season, public safety responders are strongly encouraging driver and passenger to take two seconds and fasten your seatbelt – it costs nothing and could save your life.” – Colonel W. Steven Flaherty, Virginia State Police Superintendent
Virginia State Police were out in full force looking out for drivers misbehaving on Virginia’s roads this Thanksgiving. It is reported that 103 drunk drivers were arrested as well as 8,526 speeders and 2,898 reckless drivers cited during the five day period.
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Sources:
- WTVR CBS 6 Richmond – 9 killed in traffic accidents in VA during Thanksgiving holiday
- Washington Post – 9 killed in traffic accidents in Va. during Thanksgiving holiday, alcohol factor in 2 crashes
- NBC Washington – Nine People Killed in Traffic Accidents Across Va. Over Thanksgiving
Fatalities down from 2010
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