Crash Surge Amid Trooper Shortage | Roanoke News

Nelson County’s roads saw a sharp rise in crashes this summer, with 115 incidents—up from 81 in Q1—blamed on more drivers on the road and a statewide shortage of Virginia State Police troopers. Sheriff Mark Embrey says local deputies are stretched thin, but remain committed to safety, especially with zero-tolerance enforcement on reckless driving and speeding. Thanks to their transparent reporting and lively social media presence—now boasting over 6K followers—the sheriff’s office is building community trust while keeping traffic fatalities down. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6f756ed0793746f0