Crime & Safety
Loudoun County, VA Crash: 72-Year-Old Bicyclist Killed Thursday
Middleburg, VA – A 72 year old Northern Virginia man was killed Thursday morning, October 29, after a collision involving a bicycle and a pickup truck at an intersection in Loudoun County, prompting a
By Lena Wood · 2026-10-30T10:47:34.485Z
Middleburg, VA – A 72 year old Northern Virginia man was killed Thursday morning, October 29, after a collision involving a bicycle and a pickup truck at an intersection in Loudoun County, prompting an active investigation by the sheriff's office .
According to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded at approximately 10:41 a.m. Thursday to reports of a crash at the intersection of Welbourne Road and St. Louis Road in Middleburg, west of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.
Emergency responders arrived to find that the collision involved a bicyclist and a pickup truck.
72 Year Old McLean Resident Identified
Authorities identified the bicyclist as Karl David Sanoske, 72, of McLean, Virginia .
Sanoske was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the pickup truck was not injured and remained at the location following the collision, according to investigators.
Officials have not released additional details about what led to the crash or the circumstances immediately preceding the collision.
Sheriff's Office Investigating Fatal Collision
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office confirmed the investigation remains active as detectives work to determine the circumstances surrounding the deadly incident.
Authorities have not announced whether any charges or citations will be issued in connection with the collision.
The crash occurred in the Middleburg area of western Loudoun County, where Welbourne Road and St. Louis Road intersect.
Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or has information that could assist the investigation to contact Detective Lotz at 703 777 1021 .
The sheriff's office has not released additional findings about the cause of the crash.
Residents and motorists with relevant information are encouraged to contact investigators as the department continues reviewing the fatal collision.
Further updates may be provided as the investigation progresses.