Traffic deaths in Virginia on the rise Bob Clark July 10, 2012 1 minute read Ten people lost their lives during the 4th of July holiday weekend in Virginia. That’s down from the holiday weekend last year, but WFIR’s Bob Clark reports that overall traffic fatalities are on the rise across the state. Share: Post navigation Previous: VDOT watches GA Adopt-a-Highway case involving KKKNext: BBB ALERT: Late fees at Hollywood Video Related Stories Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026