Drivers urged to stay off roads after 235 crashes: VSP

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Virginia State Police (VSP) troopers have urged drivers to stay off the roads as troopers have responded to 235 road crashes so far this weekend.

On Saturday, Jan. 31, VSP reported that as of 10 p.m., there have been 235 crashes across the Commonwealth, with 24 of them resulting in injuries as another winter storm travels across parts of Virginia.

Of the 235 crashes, 21 took place in Central Virginia, with one injury and one fatality, but weather was not a factor.

PREVIOUSLY: VSP warns drivers to stay off roads after 171 crashes reported

Not all incidents reported are due to the winter weather, but road conditions are still icy from the previous weekend’s storm, creating hazardous travel.

As the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews continue to clear primary, secondary and subdivision roads, VSP has urged motorists to stay off roads this weekend.

If you must travel, clear all ice and snow off vehicles and make sure to leave room on the roads for VDOT trucks and emergency crews so that they can do their jobs.

Motorists should also remember that the storm may impact emergency response times for stranded drivers.

Last weekend, VSP reported that there were 506 crashes on Virginia roadways due to the dangerous snow and ice storm.