Virginia sees over 500 crashes amid dangerous winter storm

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Virginia has seen over 500 crashes statewide amid a dangerous snow and ice storm, according to state police.

On Saturday, Jan. 24, a winter storm hit much of the Commonwealth, bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain that quickly turned to ice. These icy conditions will likely linger for at least a few more days, as temperatures are expected to remain frigid.

As of 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, Virginia State Police has responded to 506 crashes on the state's roadways during and in the aftermath of this storm. This includes 38 crashes with injuries and two deadly crashes -- those being in Fairfax County and Pittsylvania County.

More than 100 of those crashes happened in Central Virginia, per state police.

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At this time, state police asks that drivers continue to stay off the roads if at all possible. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is in the process of making its way through secondary roads, as well as those serving subdivisions.

"If you are on the roads, give VDOT trucks and emergency crews room to do their jobs," Virginia State Police said. "Also understand that storm impacts could delay emergency response to stranded motorists."