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 Darius Rucker to perform at Elmwood Park in June Web Staff April 3, 2026 RPD Arrests Man in Southwest Gas Station Armed Robbery Clark Palmer April 3, 2026 Roanoke County enters spring with return of community favorite events Web Staff April 3, 2026