Virginia Reports Seven Deaths Over The Memorial Day Holiday Weekend. The Preliminary Data Shows A Significant Drop From 13 Deaths Last Year During The 2024 Memorial Day Weekend. None Of The Fatal Crashes Occurred In Our Region. Virginia State Police Colonel Matthew Hanley Says The Goal Remains To See A Holiday Weekend With No Fatal Crashes. During The Weekend, Troopers Cited More Than 3,300 Drivers For Speeding And More Than 1,500 For Reckless Driving.