240 car crashes were reported following the arrival of winter weather, Virginia State Police said Sunday morning.
Virginia State Police say 47 crashes were reported in Hampton Roads, four of which resulted in injuries. In total, 16 of the 240 crashes resulted in injuries.
Regional breakdown of crashes reported for the duration of the storm, according to Virginia State Police:
Northern Virginia:
- 26 crashes, two with injuries, one fatal crash.
- Winter weather is not being looked at as a factor in the fatal crash, according to Virginia State Police. The crash happened on I-496 northbound near Backlick Road in Fairfax County around 8:24 p.m. on Saturday. The vehicle — which was traveling from I-395 southbound to I-495 northbound — went off the road after losing control; it hit a wall before striking a stopped tractor-trailer. The driver was sent to the hospital where he later died, according to Virginia State Police.
Central Virginia/Richmond:
- 56 crashes, one with injuries.
Northwest Virginia/Winchester/Harrisonburg:
- 16 crashes, none with injuries.
Central/Western Virginia/Appomattox:
- 25 crashes, three with injuries.
Southwest Virginia:
- 34 crashes, one with injuries.
Western Virginia/Roanoke:
- 36 crashes, four with injuries.
"If you are on the roads, give VDOT trucks and emergency crews room to do their jobs. Also understand that storm impacts could delay emergency response to stranded motorists," Virginia State Police said in a statement sent to News 3.
