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RICHMOND - Governor Timothy M. Kaine is urging all drivers and passengers to help slow the number of lives being lost on Virginia’s highways this year. As of Dec. 6, the Commonwealth experienced more fatalities in 2007 than in all of 2006. At the current rate of traffic deaths, Virginia’s 2007 highway death toll could, break 1,000 traffic fatalities for the first time since 1990.
“For the first time in 17 years, Virginia may lose 1,000 fives to traffic crashes,” said Governor Kaine. “With thousands expected to take to the roads for the holidays, drivers and passengers need to take responsibility and help ensure that everyone arrives at their destinations safely this holiday season.”
The facts are sobering:
• Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for Virginians under the age of 30.
• Virginia averages 19 traffic fatalities a week, or three per day.
• Virginia has also experienced a sharp rise this year'in motorcycle fatalities, with 20
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Victims are allowed to stay in the apartment for up to 90 days. Last year, SAFE housed 83 adults and 61 children in need.
"That is very critical, not just for somebody who is in a wheel
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