Seven killed in Memorial Day crashes (copy) May 27, 2026 May 27, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Preliminary data shows seven people were killed in crashes on Virginia roads during the 2026 Memorial Day holiday weekend. kAm%96 ?F>36C :D EH@ 76H6C E92? :? a_ad[ H96? ?:?6 A6@A=6 5:65 :? 4C2D96D @G6C E96 9@=:52J] %H@ @7 E96 72E2= 4C2D96D :?G@=G65 A656DEC:2?D[ 2?5 2D @7 |2J ae[ AC6=:>:?2CJ 52E2 D9@H E96C6 92G6 366? ce A656DEC:2? 72E2=:E:6D E9:D J62C]k^AmkAm%96 72E2= 4C2D96D 5FC:?8 E96 |6>@C:2= s2J H66<6?5 @44FCC65 :? E96 4@F?E:6D @7 pAA@>2EE@I[ q@E6E@FCE[ w6?C:4@[ xD=6 @7 (:89E[ |64<=6?3FC8[ 2?5 !:EEDJ=G2?:2[ 2D H6== 2D E96 r:EJ @7 #@2?@<6] %96 4C2D96D :? w6?C:4@ 2?5 xD=6 @7 (:89E :?G@=G65 A656DEC:2?D]k^Am kAm“t?92?4:?8 E96 D276EJ @7 E96 r@>>@?H62=E9 2?5 AC6D6CG:?8 =:76 4@?E:?F6D E@ 36 @FC E@A AC:@C:EJ[“ D2:5 r@=] y677C6J $] z2EK[ $FA6C:?E6?56?E @7 ':C8:?:2 $E2E6 !@=:46] “(6 4@?E:?F6 E@ DEC:G6 7@C 2 9@=:52J H96C6 E96C6 2C6 ?@ 72E2= 4C2D96D[ 2?5 H9:=6 @FC AC6D6?46 D6?5D 2 >6DD286[ H6 DE:== ?665 5C:G6CD E@ D=@H 5@H?[ 3F4<=6 FA[ 2G@:5 5:DEC24E:@?D[ 2?5 5C:G6 D@36C]”k^Am People are also reading… Saltville takes step toward transforming Hartwood property into gateway Marion Senior High grad claims top state art award Communities rally to support officer injured in the line of duty Privacy laws prevent Smyth school board from commenting on parent allegations Smyth Animal Rescue's Pet of the Week is fun loving and ready for his next adventure Broady to present program to help instill Martin Luther King's clarity, courage Smyth County School Board honors Chilhowie businessman Health Commission analysis finds Smyth hospital 'at risk of closure' Virginia budget leaders reach 'agreement in principle' for deal Smyth County deputy saves man's life Smyth County undertakes groundwork to prepare for potential data center interest These brands pulled back on Pride. It could cost them. Here's why 36 Million Small Businesses Are Quietly Fighting the Same Battle Norovirus spreads among Appalachian Trail hikers in Virginia Smyth commissioner hosts drive-through high-mileage recording event kAmpD A2CE @7 E96 ?2E:@?H:56[ DE2E6\DA@?D@C65 ~A6C2E:@? r]p]#]t] WrC2D9 pH2C6?6DD #65F4E:@? t77@CEX[ ':C8:?:2 $E2E6 !@=:46 925 2== 2G2:=23=6 EC@@A6CD 2?5 DFA6CG:D@CD @? A2EC@= @G6C E96 a_ae 9@=:52J H66<6?5] sFC:?8 E96 DE2E:DE:42= 4@F?E:?8 A6C:@5[ EC@@A6CD 4:E65 >@C6 E92? a[d__ 5C:G6CD 7@C DA665:?8 2?5 >@C6 E92? `[`__ 5C:G6CD 7@C C64<=6DD 5C:G:?8] u:7EJ\?:?6 5C:G6CD H6C6 2CC6DE65 7@C 5C:G:?8 F?56C E96 :?7=F6?46 Ws&x^s&xsX] $E2E6 EC@@A6CD 2=D@ 4:E65 ade 5C:G6CD 7@C G:@=2E:?8 E96 “92?5D 7C66” A9@?6 =2H]k^Am kAm':C8:?:2 :D 2=D@ 4FCC6?E=J A2CE:4:A2E:?8 :? E96 2??F2= k6>mr=:4< xE @C %:4<6Ek^6>m D62E36=E 65F42E:@? 2?5 6?7@C46>6?E 42>A2:8?] ~G6C E96 9@=:52J[ E96C6 H6C6 cfc D62E36=E G:@=2E:@?D 2?5 he 49:=5 C6DEC2:?E 4:E2E:@?D :DDF65 3J ':C8:?:2 $E2E6 !@=:46]k^Am kAmuF?5D 86?6C2E65 7C@> DF>>@?D6D :DDF65 3J ':C8:?:2 $E2E6 !@=:46 8@ 5:C64E=J E@ 4@FCE 766D 2?5 E96 DE2E6’D {:E6C2CJ uF?5[ H9:49 36?67:ED AF3=:4 D49@@= 4@?DECF4E:@?[ E649?@=@8J 7F?5:?8[ 2?5 E62496C C6E:C6>6?E]k^Am 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Saltville takes step toward transforming Hartwood property into gateway The rehabilitation of the old Hartwood building in Saltville is one step closer to reality this week. Marion Senior High grad claims top state art award For the second year in a row, a Smyth County high school student has claimed the state title in an art competition. Communities rally to support officer injured in the line of duty Communities in Smyth and Wythe counties are working to support one of their own who was injured in the line of duty. Privacy laws prevent Smyth school board from commenting on parent allegations A handful of parents were protesting outside the Smyth County Administration building prior to the School Board’s Monday evening meeting. Smyth Animal Rescue's Pet of the Week is fun loving and ready for his next adventure Meet the Smyth Animal Rescue Pet of the Week: Gambit.
Saltville takes step toward transforming Hartwood property into gateway The rehabilitation of the old Hartwood building in Saltville is one step closer to reality this week.
Marion Senior High grad claims top state art award For the second year in a row, a Smyth County high school student has claimed the state title in an art competition.
Communities rally to support officer injured in the line of duty Communities in Smyth and Wythe counties are working to support one of their own who was injured in the line of duty.
Privacy laws prevent Smyth school board from commenting on parent allegations A handful of parents were protesting outside the Smyth County Administration building prior to the School Board’s Monday evening meeting.
Smyth Animal Rescue's Pet of the Week is fun loving and ready for his next adventure Meet the Smyth Animal Rescue Pet of the Week: Gambit.
