Speeding fatalities have continued to increase over the past few years, rising a dramatic 17% from 2019 to 2020 and another estimated 5% from 2020 to 2021. Even advancements in vehicle safety, and passenger protection, cannot keep people safe from the dangers of speeding. To help reduce the number of speeding fatalities on the roads,…
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Free 757 Sober LYFT Rides for July 4th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free 757 Sober LYFT Rides for July 4th Within the Hampton Roads Southside and Peninsula Coverage Area From 2017 to 2021, there were 1,460 drivers killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes over the 4th of July holiday.* Hampton Roads, VA. (June 8, 2023) – Planning to celebrate America’s birthday? Most Americans love to celebrate…
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Christopher King Foundation’s 3rd Annual Car Show
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Christopher King Foundation’s 3rd Annual Car Show! Christopher King was killed in a car crash on July 4, 2020 shortly after graduating high school. Since then, the King family has worked tirelessly to promote safe driving for teens. Hampton Roads, Va. (June 5, 2023) – There are too many…
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Bicycle-Involved Crashes on the Rise in Virginia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: May 30, 2023 Contact: Jessica Cowardin (804) 367-6834 jessica.cowardin@dmv.virginia.gov Bicycle-Involved Crashes on the Rise in Virginia National Bicycle Safety Month is a reminder to look out for each other on Virginia’s roads RICHMOND —So far this year, there have been 160 bicycle-involved crashes on Virginia’s roadways, resulting in the deaths…
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