Sunrise Brief: Deadly Accident on Eastern Shore, Virginia Beach Restaurants Affected by Legislation, Senate Engages in Extended Voting
A fatal collision occurred on Route 13 in Accomack County, resulting in one death and eight injuries. The crash involved a southbound 2018 Subaru Impreza colliding head-on with a northbound 2014 Toyota Sienna near Parks Road. Virginia State Police reported that 42-year-old Gina Alvarez Dela Cruz, who was a passenger in the Toyota, passed away from serious injuries sustained during the accident. Both drivers also suffered serious injuries. Meanwhile, several Virginia Beach business owners are dissatisfied with new laws, including a 0.5% increase in the meals tax that now stands at 6%. This revenue will fund city projects boosting tourism and outdoor spaces. An online petition calling for a reduction of the meals tax to 3.5% has garnered over 1,600 signatures. Additionally, food vendors with 20 or more locations are now banned from using styrofoam containers, with a complete styrofoam ban for all vendors coming next year. President Trump's "Big, Beautiful" bill faces a critical vote in the Senate, with pressure from Elon Musk and concerns about the impact on healthcare and the national debt. In weather news, expect temperatures in the mid-90s with afternoon heat index near 105 today, followed by chances of showers and storms tonight and into Wednesday as a cold front approaches. Wednesday will see heavy rain at times as temperatures drop to the mid-80s. The rest of the week leading up to the 4th of July promises lower humidity, near-normal temperatures around 90, and mostly sunny skies. Stay updated on weather and traffic with live updates on News 3 This Morning.
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