Virginia State Police report 3 pedestrians and a motorcyclist were among the 14 individuals who lost their lives on the highways over the 2022 Thanksgiving weekend. 8 of the 10 individuals riding in vehicles equipped with seatbelts did not wear one. During Thanksgiving 2021 there were 5 accident fatalities. During the five-day holiday period troopers ticketed over 4,400 speeders and more than 1,800 reckless drivers. 93 were arrested for DWI.