Bluemont, Virginia – A fatal crash on Route 7 in western Loudoun County is under active investigation after a commercial vehicle collision Monday afternoon.
According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 4 p.m. Monday to Leesburg Pike (Route 7) at Blue Ridge Mountain Road in Bluemont for a reported crash involving a commercial motor vehicle equipped with a snowplow and salt spreader and a pickup truck.
Authorities said the driver of the commercial vehicle, Juan Ferman, 38, of Centreville, was pronounced deceased at the scene. One occupant of the pickup truck was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
The circumstances leading up to the crash have not been released, and investigators have not indicated whether road conditions, speed, or weather were contributing factors. The crash remains under investigation by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.
Route 7 is a major east–west corridor connecting western Loudoun County with Leesburg and Northern Virginia, and the collision caused disruptions for commuters traveling through the Bluemont area Monday afternoon.
The sheriff’s office is asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact Detective Atchison at 703-771-1021. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can call Loudoun County Crime Solvers at 703-777-1919 or submit information through the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office app.
No additional details have been released, and officials said further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
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