Virginia
10 pedestrians killed over past two weeks on Virginia roads: police
FAIRFAX, Va. – Virginia State Police say 10 pedestrians have been killed over the last two weeks on roadways across the Commonwealth.
Since February 11, officials say fatalities have occurred in Prince William, Fairfax, Loudoun, Henrico, Chesterfield, Albemarle, Pittsylvania, and Wythe Counties, as well as in Virginia Beach. Police data shows there have been 19 pedestrians killed in Virginia since the beginning of the year.
READ MORE: Man struck, killed along Richmond Highway in Fairfax County
Pedestrian safety tips from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Highway Safety Office
– Be predictable, follow the rules of the road and obey signs and signals.
– Plan a route with safe crossings.
– Avoid distractions, alcohol and drugs, and be alert.
– Dress to be seen, but never assume drivers see you.
– Wear reflective clothing and carry a blinking light or flashlight at night.
– Walk on sidewalks facing traffic.
– If there’s no sidewalk, walk facing traffic and as far from traffic as possible.
– Watch for cars backing up, especially in parking lots and driveways.
– Cross at crosswalks or intersections – where drivers expect pedestrians. While crossing, look for cars in all directions, including those turning left or right, and make eye contact with turning drivers before proceeding when possible.
– Turning vehicles can be especially dangerous at intersections. If there is no crosswalk or intersection, go to a well-lit area with the best view of traffic, wait until there is enough time to cross safely, and continue to watch for traffic while crossing.
Police say 118 pedestrians died in crashes on Virginia roadways in 2023.
READ MORE: Woman killed in hit-and-run in Woodbridge, police say
Man struck, killed along Richmond Highway in Fairfax County
A man was struck and killed along a stretch of Richmond Highway in Fairfax County Thursday morning causing major traffic delays for drivers.
A skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech’s spring football game Saturday.
Virginia Tech officials said on X that the skydiver “was safely secured and is currently stable” following rescue efforts. The incident caused a delay in the start of the spring game.
“Thankful for game days with Hokie Nation and for the Blacksburg and Virginia Tech first responders whose quick actions safely returned today’s parachuter to the ground without injury,” the university said.
The name of the skydiver wasn’t released.
“Our primary focus remains on their well-being,” Virginia Tech officials said in a statement. “We extend our sincere appreciation to the first responders, event staff, and medical personnel for their swift, coordinated and professional response.”
Video footage showed the skydiver’s parachute landing between the “C” and the “H” on the Virginia Tech lettering on top of the scoreboard before first responders rescued him.
CBS News has reached out to the Blacksburg Fire Department for details on the incident.
A much cleaner performance carried Clemson baseball on Friday, as it answered the previous night’s loss with a 5-1 win over No. 9 Virginia.
Michael Sharman set the tone from the start. He kept Virginia off balance all night, working eight innings while giving up just a single run. There weren’t many free passes, and he consistently pitched ahead, which allowed him to stay in control deep into the game. Hayden Simmerson wrapped things up in the ninth without any trouble.
At the plate, Nate Savoie was the difference. He delivered two home runs, including a go-ahead shot later in the game that put Clemson in front for good. His first long ball gave the Tigers an early edge, and he finished with three RBIs on the night.
Virginia managed to pull even midway through, but Clemson quickly responded. The offense strung together quality at-bats, with Bryce Clavon driving in a run and Luke Gaffney continuing his strong weekend with multiple hits. The Tigers created more separation late, adding another run after working a bases-loaded situation.
Clemson moves to 25-15 overall and 6-11 in conference play with the win. The series now comes down to Saturday’s matchup in Charlottesville.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A car crashed into the patio at Murphy’s Irish Pub on the Oceanfront on Friday night.
Virginia Beach medics arrived at the scene around 7:54 p.m. at Murphy’s Irish Pub and found several victims, according to police. All were taken to the hospital with injuries ranging from non-life-threatening to very severe.
Medics are still on the scene, according to News 3’s team onsite.
This is an active scene and an ongoing investigation; News 3’s team will continue providing updates.
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