Prince William County police warn of surge in deadly crashes
MANASSAS, Va. - Prince William County police warn that they’re seeing a resurgence in deadly crashes in the era of COVID-19.
Statewide, Virginia’s deadly crash total has risen in 2020. The primary factory is speeding, the Department of Motor Vehicles says.
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According to the Department, from Jan. 1, 2020, to Sept. 10, 2020, there was a 20% increase (226 to 272) in speed-related fatalities on Virginia's roadways compared to the same time in 2019.
After a reprieve in 2019, Prince William County police say fatal crashes have increased by 85.7% in 2020.
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Last year, the county saw a total of 13 crashes that resulted in loss of life.
In September 2020, the county has already matched that total.
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Now, police are asking driver to slow down.
They say the majority of fatal crashes were a result of speeding.